Syima Aslam – Founder & Director
Bradford Literature Festival is led by self-confessed book worm Syima Aslam. Syima is passionate about the importance of language and literacy, and the role it plays in enabling children and young people to realise their potential.
“Access to literature is key for all young people. I believe it is the foundation upon which their education rests. I view books as magical portals through which you can explore different emotions, realities and ideas. The importance of literature is that it not only develops and gives free reign to the imagination, but it also builds empathy with other people and worldviews.”
The aim of the festival is to help take literacy out of the classroom, by inspiring parents and children, through innovative festival and outreach programmes.
The Bradford Literature Festival Team
George Lennon
Production & Marketing Manager
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Kelly Holt
Development Manager
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Ailie deBonnaire
Creative Producer – Communities & Education
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Pete Vance
Creative Producer
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Katie Roberts
Marketing Executive
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Tayyab Amin
Programme & Production Executive
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Holly Spence
Programme & Production Executive
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Wendy Webb
Finance Manager
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