Book launch: An A-Z of Beatrix Potter by Dr Penny Bradshaw

Book launch event of 'An A-Z of Beatrix Potter' by Dr Penny Bradshaw, Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of Cumbria. The book is published by Bloomsbury Academic and this celebratory public event will feature a short, illustrated talk by the author followed by the author ‘in conversation’ with James Stephens, Head of Library Services and an audience Q&A. There will be an opportunity to purchase a copy of the book on the day and the event will conclude with a book signing. The University of Cumbria offers this event via our Centre for National Parks & Protected Areas, in partnership with Sam Read Bookseller (Grasmere). About the Book: “This lively and curious book explores Potter's works via a series of short, interlinked essays that take their starting point from 26 key words and phrases from her children's books, her letters, journals and other writings” - Bloomsbury Academic.