John Siddique

John Siddique is an author, photographer, and sacred teacher. He is the author of nine books, including Signposts of The Spiritual Journey, SO: Collected New Poems 2011–21, and the widely loved children’s collection Don’t Wear It on Your Head. His writing and photography explore conscience, humanity, and the sacred within ordinary life.

His work has been featured in Time, The Guardian, Granta, The Tablet, and on BBC Radio 3 and 4. He is Project Co-ordinator for the Royal Literary Fund and WritersMosaic North of England.

More at JohnSiddique.com and AuthenticLiving.life.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
John Siddique, Len Pennie, Hanan Issa, Aditya Narayan, Tigist Mamo Belachew, Dr Catherine Redford, William Letford
Lyrical Mehfil
Saturday, 4 July 2026 | 19:30 – 22:00
The Studio, The Alhambra Theatre, BD7 1AJ
Poetry
Event Reference: 26PO5
BLF 2026
John Siddique
The Tao of Winnie the Pooh
Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 13:30 – 14:30
Loading Bay, BD1 3QR
Faith, Mysticism & Philosophy
Event Reference: 26FMP25
BLF 2026
John Siddique, Ishy Din, Tahmina Ali, Rory A. Green
WritersMosaic Presents: The Mosaic Monologues
Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 16:30 – 17:45
Loading Bay, BD1 3QR
Art of Writing
Event Reference: 26AW8