In this episode of Northern Voices, thriller writer Paula Hillman talks about the benefits of indie and digital publishing, the lack of industry accessibility for Northern writers and how schools are destroying the creativity of their pupils.

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Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for Brass Band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

Episode 39: Paula Hillman

The inspirational memoir from Paralympian and disability advocate Anne Wafula Strike, updated for 2024 

 Left partially paralysed below the rib cage by polio, Anne Wafula Strike was forced to flee her native Kenyan village, moving across the country with her family. After overcoming additional adversity, including the loss of her mother and ableist prejudice, Anne moved to the UK, where she discovered her talent for wheelchair racing.

The first East African to compete in her sport, representing Kenya in the 2004 Paralympics before joining Paralympics GB, Anne is now a fierce advocate for the promotion of the games around the world, and a champion of disabled rights.

First published in 2010, and fully updated with Anne’s passionate activism – including her campaign for more accessibility on public transport – In My Dreams I Dance is an incredibly inspiring story about why you should never let others slow you down.

In My Dreams I Dance: A story of prejudice, perseverance and pushing for change, By Anne Wafula Strike, Read by Tina Tieno

You Are Here Gallery

Part 2 of the 1904 World's Fair Accessible Labels

PART 2 The 1904 World's Fair

Part one of the 1904 World's Fair Accessible Labels

PART 1 THE 1904 WORLD'S FAIR

Accessible Elements for You are Here and the 1904 World's Fair galleries, plus artifact rotations

Accessibility Elements of the You Are Here Gallery and the 1904 World’s Fair

In this week’s episode of The Lens: Living Diverse, Ben welcomes the hilarious and talented Jason Osborne. Jason opens up about his experiences living with Stargardt disease, his upbringing in a Guyanese family, and his passion for stand-up comedy. Hear how he seamlessly incorporates his low vision and Blackness into his comedy sets, delivering both humour and thoughtful commentary. He also shares valuable advice for aspiring comedians and treats us to a few of his classic jokes. Tune in for an episode that’s sure to leave you laughing and enlightened.

You can find Jason on
Instagram at Jason.osborne1
Facebook at Jason G. Osborne

The Lens: Living Diverse – Leading With Laughter

Markus Reymann - Segment 1

Markus Reymann - Segment 6

Roberto Cavallo - Segment 4

Roberto Cavallo - Segment 5

Selma Harrington - Segment 3

Northern Voices explores Northern writers (published and unpublished), storytelling and publishing. The podcast is hosted by Jen Bowden, a writer, editor, journalist and PhD candidate in Creative Writing at Curtin University exploring biases against the North in the UK book industry.
Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for Brass Band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

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