UK author Diran Adebayo. Image credit: Richard Reyes, courtesy Time Warner Books UK.

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THE ARTIST

Get more information about Diran on his website, where you can find links to Diran’s non-fiction writing, look at pictures and listen to the author read from his work.

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OUR PARTNERS

Read more about Georgetown University's African-American Studies program, their English department, and the Humanities Initiative.

Diran spoke at Black British Aesthetics Today at Howard University on April 8, 2006, a symposium concerning contemporary black British culture. Professionals, scholars and writers participated in this multidisciplinary gathering which focused on the artistic aspirations and accomplishments of contemporary British artists across art forms. For more information on the symposium please contact Professor R. Victoria Arana.

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Diran Adebyao.

UK WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
MARCH/APRIL 2006

UK author Diran Adebayo electrified DC this spring as the newest British Council USA UK Writer-in-Residence at Georgetown University.  From March 13 to April 14, Diran taught and gave public readings at Georgetown and throughout the Washington DC area.  

• As the British Council USA’s UK Writer-in-Residence at Georgetown University, Diran joins other contemporary British authors as part of an ongoing literature initiative at major American universities. Read more about the program in our special feature.
  
  
• Learn more about Diran Adebayo's published work and varied career, ranging from contemporary journalism to television to fiction.
  
  
• Find out more about Diran's time in Washington through our residency recap.

Public Events

READING
Diran reads from his work in a free public event at Georgetown
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Georgetown University
McShain Lounge, McCarthy Hall, SW Quadrangle

READING
Diran gave a free public reading at George Washington University

Thursday, March 23, 2006
8:00 p.m.
George Washington University
Marvin Center, 3rd Floor Amphitheater
800 20th Street NW

• Don't forget to check out what's on for other great UK arts events we’re bringing to a city near you!

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