Tales From The Leeds Library

Tales From The Leeds Library S1E5 Feat. author, poet and Reader in Postcolonial Literature at Leeds Beckett University, Emily Zobel Marshall

The latest episode of Tales from The Leeds Library features Dr Emily Zobel Marshall - Author, poet and Reader in Postcolonial Literature at Leeds Beckett University. We talk about Emily's work with Carnival, her work with the charity Remember Oluwale and their planned memorial sculpture garden featuring work by artist Yinka Shonibare. We also talk in depth about Emily’s most recent book American Trickster: trauma, tradition and Brer Rabbit – a fascinating study of the cultural journey of Brer Rabbit from its contested origins in African folklore to an internationally recognisable trickster figure.
Buy ‘American Trickster: Trauma, Tradition and Brer Rabbit’ here: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781783481095/American-Trickster-Trauma-Tradition-and-Brer-Rabbit  
Find out more about Remember Oluwale: https://rememberoluwale.org/                                                                                                                    
Find Emily on Twitter: @EmilyZMarshall
 
The Opening and Ending Song is Book Bag - E's Jammy Jams which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbeUbgO2AJc
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Tales From The Leeds Library S1E4 Feat. Director of Collections and Research at Gladstone’s Library, Louisa Yates

In this episode of Tales from The Leeds Library we talk to Louisa Yates, Director of Collections and Research at Gladstone’s Library and visiting Lecturer at the University of Chester. We talk about the collection and her work at Gladstone’s Library, the importance of preserving independent libraries and their future – particularly how digital technology is helping to shape it. We also discuss the upcoming ILA (Independent Libraries Association) AGM which will take place here at The Leeds Library.
Find Louisa on Twitter: @louisayates
Gladstone’s Library: https://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/
ILA: https://www.independentlibraries.co.uk/
The Opening and Ending is Book Bag - E's Jammy Jams which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbeUbgO2AJc
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Tales From The Leeds Library S1E3 Feat. Librarian of The Leeds Library, Jane Riley

Tales From The Leeds Library S1E3 Feat. Jane Riley
Jane Riley has been The Leeds Library’s librarian since 2015 and for this episode of Tales from The Leeds Library we talk to her about the collection and its history, the gems of the collection including The Leeds Library’s oldest book, the issues facing libraries housing historic collections, and the highs and lows of library life.
Find out more about the library’s collections here: https://www.theleedslibrary.org.uk/library-information/collections/
The Opening and Ending Song is Book Bag - E's Jammy Jams which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbeUbgO2AJc
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Tales From The Leeds Library S1E2 Feat. poet James Nash

Tales From The Leeds Library S1E2 Feat. James Nash
In this episode of Tales from The Leeds Library we talk to poet James Nash. We discuss his chosen form - the sonnet, how art influences life and life influences art, and his recent collection of poetry entitled A Bench for Billie Holiday. We also discuss James’ longstanding relationship with The Leeds Library and the poems he has written in and about the space.
James’ Website: https://www.jamesnash.co.uk/
A Bench for Billie Holiday: https://www.valleypressuk.com/book-info.php?book_id=113
The Opening and Ending Song is Book Bag - E's Jammy Jams which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbeUbgO2AJc
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Tales From The Leeds Library S1E1 Feat. Kevin Grady, President of The Leeds Library + Fiona Gell, Marketing and Communications Officer

Tales From The Leeds Library S1E1 Feat. Kevin Grady + Fiona Gell
To Launch Tales from The Leeds Library: The Leeds Library’s new podcast series we have a conversation streamed live from the Old Librarian’s Office with president of The Leeds Library Kevin Grady and Communications Officer Fiona Gell. We talk to Kevin about the early history of the library, how it was founded and who by as well as the changes he has seen during many years of service on library committees. With Fiona we discuss the library today, the ideas behind the podcast, and what we can look forward to in upcoming episodes.
The Opening and Ending Song is Book Bag - E's Jammy Jams which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbeUbgO2AJc
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