There are a range of activities taking place across the global Cities of Literature network to celebrate International Mother Language Day in 2025.

This December, Exeter UNESCO City of Literature are highlighting local literature as part of a global project with other Cities of Literature from across the world, to show how books from Exeter & Devon reflect the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

October marked the twenty-year anniversary of Edinburgh becoming the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature! The City celebrated by hosting the Cities of Literature Annual Conference to reflect on the achievements of the past two decades in Edinburgh and across the global network.

We chat with Erin Allgrove from independent Devon publisher Langrove Publishing about Bosun Bob, Devon’s publishing scene and her favourite reading spot.