Writing in opposition
A conversation on the politics of literature
When political points can be scored by tearing up children’s books that are deemed too tolerant, what is a writer to do? Should they become an activist?
Rosie Goldsmith is an award-winning journalist specialising in arts and foreign affairs. Today she combines journalism with chairing and curating literary events and festivals. She is the founder and director of the European Literature Network and created The Riveter magazine.
When political points can be scored by tearing up children’s books that are deemed too tolerant, what is a writer to do? Should they become an activist?