Side programs Festival 2021

On Friday and Saturday there was much more on Read My World 2021 than only the festival routes! Check the program below!

  • THURSDAY – SATURDAY

    Foodtruck

    Enjoy fresh food in the garden at our Foodtruck!

    Buy diner tickets >>

  • FRIDAY

    Poetry Revue

    The ‘School der Poëzie’ invites Amsterdam students to dive into the work of our festival guests Ikraaan, Dalilla Hermans, Fatma Aydemir and Hengameh Yahoobifarah als bron van inspiratie. They will present their work on stage in private programs on Friday morning and afternoon presented by journalist and host Bahram Sadeghi.

    Private event

  • FRIDAY

    What is it like to be Asian in France? Why is it so hard to talk about race and racism in the country of egalité and universalisme? In the new episode of Current Literary Affairs, the French writer and podcaster Grace Ly speaks with journalist Gülden Ilmaz about literature, culture and identity. Live from Read My World Festival!

    Do you want to join? If you have a Read My World ticket for Friday September 3 (Route, A, B or C), you can, before your route starts, join us at the Tuinhuis at 17.00 hours. The capacity is limited, so be on time.

    More about the Podcast >>

  • SATURDAY

    School der Poëzie Community

    Interview, workshop and meet & greet with Dalilla Hermans and Simone Dede Ayivi.

    Private event

  • CANCELLED!

    Angry Bitches Bookclub with Simone Atangana Bekono

    Tickets (free) >>

  • SATURDAY

    Bookpresentation Liberté, égalité, Beyoncé – 3.30 – 4.45 PM

    Tickets (free) >>

  • SATURDAY

    Stories of Womanhood – 5 – 6 PM

    Performances of Roziena Salihu, Sholeh Rezazadeh and Keenen Mundane. Host: Sophia Blyden
    Program can be visited with your evening ticket OR a ticket for the Beyonce Bookpresentation.
    Free entrance with evening ticket

  • FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

    Filmprogram in the garden

    Entry with your festival ticket!

    Check out the program >>