Episode 10: Ivan Wadeson

What an honour to speak with Ivan Wadeson, Executive Director of Manchester City of Literature! I'm so grateful for the time we had to reflect on art, audience connections, community and kindness! We relate about being library-loving kids, and how we’ve gotta keep libraries as kind and democratic spaces. Plus, hear Ivan promote the upcoming Festival of Libraries in Greater Manchester, June 10-14, 2026. 

 

Below are links that we discussed:

 

• Take 10 to Read in Manchester: https://literacytrust.org.uk/communities/manchester/take-10-to-read-manchester/
• Creative Care - GMCA: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/culture/great-place-social-glue-and-creative-care-kits/ 
• Poetry Pharmacy: https://poetrypharmacy.co.uk/ 
• Carol Ann Duffy: https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/carol-ann-duffy/ 
• Cities of Literature: https://www.citiesoflit.com/ 
• Oliver Burkeman’s Meditations for Mortals: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/meditationsformortals 
• Manchester City of Literature: https://www.manchestercityofliterature.com/ 
• Virden Library: https://www.borderregionallibrary.ca/about/virden/ 
• My website: www.rosecondo.net 
• Niamh Wood: www.etsy.com/shop/LittleBadgerArts 
• Have A Kind Word With Yourself podcast music was composed and recorded by Eleonora Rosca: www.instagram.com/eleonorarosca