Description
What does family mean to you? Inspired by Lemn Sissay’s powerful project Tell Me Something About Family, this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the stories, memories and relationships that shape who we are.
At Bradford Literature Festival, audiences are encouraged to take part by sharing their own thoughts and experiences of family, in all its forms. Contributions will become part of a wider conversation about belonging, identity, love, loss and connection.
Share your story. Be part of the archive.
To share your story, you must be aged 18 or over. Visit the exhibition in the Hub or the Tell Me Something About Family website to add your voice to the project.
Tell Me Something About Family will open on 21 June until 21 July 2026.
Also join Lemn Sissay in Conversation as he discusses the project and explores the secrets and open world of family. Tickets booked separately.
About the Poet
Lemn Sissay
Lemn Sissay OBE is a poet playwright, memoirist performer and broadcaster. Lemn Sissay was named MBE for services to literature by The Queen in 2014. In 2021 he named OBE for services to Literature and Charity. He has honorary doctorates from Universities of Huddersfield, Manchester, Brunel, Kent and Essex. Lemn has been Chancellor of University since 2015. He has judged many literary competitions including 2020 Booker Prize, The Gold Man Booker Awards, The National Poetry Competition, The Forward Prize, The Ted Hughes Prize, Cardiff International poetry competition, The Creative Future Literary Awards, and the Bridport Prize. He lives in London and Manchester.
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