The book features contributions from Stephen Fry, Camila Batmanghelidjh, Philip Pullman, Jim Al-Khalili, Natalie Haynes, and Shappi Khorsandi, who explain their own philosophy and tell us what is important to them. Copies of What is Humanism? will be available for purchase on the night.
There will be a wine reception from 19:00, with the event beginning at 19:30, where BHA Chief Executive Andrew Copson will interview Michael and Annemarie about the book.
About the authors
Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen started writing as a teenager, when his mother needed some poems for radio programmes she was making. After writing a play at university which was staged by the Royal Court Theatre in London, his first book of poems was published in 1974. Today, Michael is one of Britain's leading children's poet's. Michael Rosen's Book of Nonsense was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award.
Annemarie Young
Annemarie Young is a writer of fiction and non-fiction for children, and an editorial consultant for children's books and primary education. She was a publisher for many years and has worked with hundreds of children's authors and illustrators. She has lived and travelled all over the world, from Australia to Southeast Asia, Egypt, and Europe. She now lives in Cambridge.
Location
Friends House
173 Euston Road
London, NW1 2BJ
United Kingdom