Nine literary festivals, including Cheltenham, have called for extra support after losing funding.

A family spokesperson says the exhibition is "an amazing, iconic and beautiful tribute to Benjamin".

Writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce will champion reading and children's books in the two-year role.

Ruth Hogan says women can "become less visible and have less of a voice, which is ridiculous".

Roy is a Booker Prize-winning author and has written about human rights issues, and war and capitalism.

Lisette Auton says disabled characters in her childhood were often featured in "stories of pity".

Freddie Baker will promote poetry in the region, urging everyone from any background to embrace it.

Broadcaster Louise Minchin and Wolverhampton author Sathnam Sanghera appeared last year.

Is this piece of furniture really a literary relic, or part of a Victorian money-making hustle?