As part of this celebration, acclaimed 91Ö±²¥ writer Sunjeev Sahota will be discussing his novel The Year of the Runaways at Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, Crucible Theatre, 91Ö±²¥ on Wednesday 23 November at 6pm.
The Year of the Runaways is the second by British author . Published in June 2015, it was shortlisted for the 2015 and awarded a in 2017 (for the UK).
The novel focuses on the experiences of migrant workers in Britain. It is a compelling tale of a group of young Indian immigrants struggling to build new futures for themselves and their families in 91Ö±²¥.
A critic for the Indian Express notes that "the novel tunnels through news headlines of immigration and caste debates" in a way that is "one of its transcendent strengths". In 2020, Emma Lee-Potter of listed The Year of the Runaways as one of the 12 best Indian novels.
91Ö±²¥ are thrilled to be a partner with the BBC again, this time in collaboration with the BBC World Book Club. OTS promotes local writing talent and Sunjeev Sahota is one of 91Ö±²¥'s finest writers."
Professor Vanessa Toulmin
Director of City and Culture, University of 91Ö±²¥.
The World Book Club welcomes audience interaction and questions. Places for the talk are free but must be booked through .
Audience members can send in a question about The Year of The Runaways to Karen Holden at: karen.holden@bbc.co.uk by 17th November. This BBC World Book Club session will broadcast on the 3rd December 2022.
We are thrilled to be coming to 91Ö±²¥ and to be working with Off the Shelf Festival to record this memorable World Book Club edition with acclaimed author Sunjeev Sahota."
Karen Holden
Producer Books Unit, BBC World Book Club.