The Bookause Lit Fest is a book festival in the city of Aberdeen aimed to harmonize the diverse pockets of literature and creative communities across Aberdeen and the North of Scotland, bringing them under one roof to explore the evolving nature of narrative in the 21st century. The festival is designed to be a multi-sensory experience, catering to both industry professionals and casual readers.
Program include activities like Panel discussions, Writing and Industry workshops, Book launches, Book/Poetry readings, Performing arts, Spoken Word, Book sales, etc.
DATE: June 12, 2026
TIME: 10:00 – 17:00
VENUE: Seminar Hall, Aberdeen Arts Centre.
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
10:00-10:20 [Opening]
Welcome Address, Spoken Word, Music Performance.
10:20-10:30 [Book Reading: Blessing S. John-Abhulimen]
10:30-11:20 [Eihnu Session]
Finding the Writer in the Book
(Whether in Fiction or not, a book carries a piece of its author in it. But to what extent is this a conscious outcome for writers and how much can readers trust their deductions of a writer’s personality from the book?)
Panelists: Olivia Uchechukwu (Moderator), Blessing S. John-Abhulimen, May Toudic.
11:20-11:30 [Book Reading: Osagie Onolunose]
11:30-12:20 [Leamington Books Session ]
Wild Forms
Something is changing. A selkie slips off her skin in moonlight. Bodies revolt against themselves. Beneath civilisation lurks tooth, claw, feather, sexuality, hunger.
This panel explores the strange and unstable territory between the human and the creature in our writing.
Join Charlie Roy and Elisabeth Flett, hosted by Peter Burnett of Leamington Books, to discuss the teeth beneath . . . the monstrous self . . . and becoming other in storytelling. Elisabeth and Charlie will talk about the attraction and power of transformational creatures in their work.
Panelists: Peter Burnett (Moderator), Charlie Roy, Elisabeth Flett.
12:20-12:30 [Book Reading: Bethel Okeziri]
12:30-13:20 [Like A Blot From The Blue Session]
Poetry as Storytelling
(A mix of poetry performances and a conversation on the storytelling prowess of poetry)
Panelists: Fin Hall (Moderator), Lucy Beth, Aron Smith, Nabin Chhetri.
13:20-13:30 [Book Reading: Damilola Awe]
13:30-14:00 [Break]
14:00-14:50 [Creators Aberdeen Session]
Becoming a Valuable Creator
In the saturated Creators economy we find ourselves today, how can one navigate the space to position as a creator that delivers impact and value? What skills, characters and tools should one strive for to stay winning? Creators with the Creators Aberdeen group will discuss this, pointing at real experiences and results.
Panelists: Gidi Cowboy (Moderator), Madiha Iqbal, Joy Kelikume Oziomaaka
14:50-15:00 [Book Reading: Azeez Aregbesola]
15:00-15:50 [GEEK DIGEST Session]
Can AI Tell Better Stories Than Human Authors?
(Panelists on this session will debate if generative AI can truly be a better storyteller past what humans can do. If yes, are we wrong to be fighting it? If No, is it pointless to be worried about it?)
Panelists: Ray Anyasi (Moderator), Albrin Junior, Azeez Aregbesola, Tita Berredo.
15:50-16:00 [Book Reading: Olivia Uchechukwu]
16:00-16:30 [Dazzling Sparks Art Foundation Session]
Depositions: Connecting Humanity with Poetry
Depositions is a remarkable multi-lingual literary project by UNESCO accredited poet Anton Floyd, himself a refugee, which has raised thousands of pounds for UNHCR. Already translated into over 25 languages through 120 short verses it tells the story of millions who suffer the multi-generational effects of forced migration and displacement. In this panel session, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, the Gaelic translator on the project, discusses the milestones, impact and next stages for Depositions.
Depositions is a remarkable multi-lingual literary project by UNESCO accredited poet Anton Floyd, himself a refugee, which has raised thousands of pounds for UNHCR. Already translated into over 25 languages through 120 short verses it tells the story of millions who suffer the multi-generational effects of forced migration and displacement. In this panel session, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, the Gaelic translator on the project, discusses the milestones, impact and next stages for Depositions.
This panel is moderated by Ray Anyasi, also a translator on the project.
16:30-16:40 [Book Reading: Peace Anazodo]
16:50-17:00 [Vote of thanks]
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