The first Nottingham Festival of Words welcomes all lovers of words to Nottingham.

Events will be taking place at Newstead Abbey, Nottingham Trent University's Newton Building, Nottingham Playhouse, Lakeside Arts Centre, Wollaton Hall, Debbie Bryan's shop, Jam Cafe, Broadway and other venues around the city.

Authors taking part include Michael Rosen, Alice Oswald, AL Kennedy and David Almond.

There will be a diverse range of other author talks and readings, children's events, panels, workshops and activities involving words in one form or another. 

Taking its inspiration from Nottingham's lace industry, an important thread in the city's heritage, the festival complements the Lace Season events occurring throughout the city.