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
10:00-10:30 [Opening]
Welcome Address, Spoken Word, Music Performance.
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]
11:30-12:20 [Leamington Books Session ]
12:20-12:30 [Book Reading]
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 (Moderatort), Lucy Beth, Aron Smith, Nabin Chhetri.
13:20-13:30 [Book Reading]
13:30-14:00 [Break]
14:00-14:50 [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
14:50-15:00 [Book Reading]
15:00-15:50 [Creators Aberdeen Session]
The Digital Storyteller: Crafting Narrative in an Algorithmic World
(How can creators maintain narrative integrity when platforms reward speed, trends, and brevity? What are the ethics of storytelling on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube; what is lost and gained? How do you balance authenticity with performance in a creator economy?)
Panelists:
15:50-16:00 [Book Reading]
16:00-16:50 [Society of Authors Aberdeen Session]
Why We Write
Panellists (Aberdeen-based membersoftheSoA) discuss the holistic andmulti- dimensional benefitsofthe artofwriting;from emotional, and mental, towriting for recreational reasons.Joinin tobepartofthis conversation.
Panelists: Clarinda Wright (Moderator), Lydia Travers, Jez Conolly, Nancy Jardine.
16:50-17:00 [Vote of thanks]
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