World Refugee Day: Book Launch

20 June 2024 6:30 pm

The launch of Depositions with live music and film, to mark World Refugee Day

Already acclaimed in an international multi-lingual edition published under the auspices of the UNHCR, this special illustrated edition of Depositions is now published in the major native languages of Britain and Ireland; Gaelic, Irish, Welsh and Scots to mark World Refugee Day.

Join us at the Gaelic Books Council, Glasgow, for a moving multimedia presentation of spoken word, film and music. Internationally acclaimed poet Anton Floyd, a refugee himself, shares excerpts from his remarkable collection Depositions. Presented in the form of an epic journey, we collectively witness the trials of being forced from home, the fear and terror of desperate journeys, the struggles of adapting to a new country and the sadness of separation – experiences all too familiar to the peoples of these shores.

Featuring poet, singer and translator Marcas Mac an Tuairneir this event will be in Gaelic and English with readings in Irish, Welsh and Scots.

Entrance Free: Donations gratefully received with proceeds from book sales to UNHCR.