About Us London is one of the world's great cultural cities, a centre for internationally renowned artists in music, dance, theatre and the visual arts. Britain produces some of the most thrilling and entertaining writing in the world, from journalism and biography, to filmscripts, novels, song lyrics and poetry. Our literary heritage and wealth of living writers provide pleasure for millions of people around the globe. The London Festival of Literature, now in its second year, celebrates the written and spoken word, reflecting the capital's unique role in the world of literature and language.
Literacy is the cornerstone of society.
The Festival's education programme concentrates on the pleasure of the word for all, linking prestigious writers with events, courses and commissions in schools, libraries and arts venues across the capital . With special thanks to Jane Aitken, Ranjana Madan, Andrew Nairn, Richard Kenway, Alex George, Liz Francis, Nick McDowell and Richard Edwards for advice and support. And to Islington Council, all at The Finsbury Library, HSBC Brecon, and also to The Poetry Caf . The Caxton Society exists to support the work of The London Festival of Literature Charitable Trust. It has one hundred members, who are the private Patrons of the festival.