A Quick Ting on Grime with Franklyn Addo at Godalming Library

A Quick Ting on Grime author Franklyn Addo. AQTO: Grime, charting the narrative past, present and future of grime, is a phenomenal insight into the captivating and electrifying genre that has taken the British music scene by storm. It was lauded by GQ as 'the most up-to-date and future facing' book on the genre.

Franklyn is a social commentator, journalist, youth worker and rapper whose work revolves around the promotion of social justice. His biographical experiences of growing up in (pre-gentrification) Hackney, where he continues to reside, has led him to become devoted to understanding the causes of issues like serious youth violence and the criminalisation of young people, as well as acting to resolve them.

His articles have been featured in The Guardian, The Independent and Sky News, and The New Yorker. His productions include a short documentary on crime induced trauma for BBC3 and a narrative about the human consequences of inequality for BBC Radio 4's 'Four Thought' programme. His main focus is working directly with young people who are victims of stabbings, shootings and other incidents of serious violence, in settings ranging from schools and youth clubs to prisons and hospitals.

In addition to journalism and youth work, Franklyn creates and is deeply passionate about urban music, believing it to be an indispensable tool for reaching young people and allowing them to harness and reflect their own realities. A Quick Ting On: Grime is Franklyn’s debut book.

Key information about booking:

• The session starts at 2pm to 3pm
• The event is suitable for adults and teens
• Please purchase a ticket for each person attending.
• Tickets £4
• Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment
• Books will be on sale after the session, cash or card accepted, which the author will be happy to sign.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early

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