World renowned author Zadie Smith, who has said that she owes her "whole life to books and libraries", returns to NW2 in support of Friends of Cricklewood Library.

- Reading from "The North West London Blues"

- Discussion about reading and writing in a digital age with local author Orna Ross

- Literary Auction

- Audience Q&A

- Book signing.

PLUS: Literary Lottery: Send us your first chapter and win a manuscript evaluation and publishing plan from Orna Ross. Literary Lottery ticket purchasers should send their first chapter and ticket ref. to: sarah@ornaross.com.

Thanks to the Clayton Crown Hotel for providing the Sala room for this event.

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