The musician Stormzy set up the MerkyBooks festival with the aim to spark a literary passion in young people. cathynewman went down to the event to speak to some of the authors about their work.
Now the musician Stormzy says he wants to spark a passion in young people who have never considered a future in the creative arts.
This weekend his publishing company Merky Books has been running a festival of literature at London’s Roundhouse, showcasing established names as well as fresh new voices.
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