New books: Rupinder Kaur Waraich, Zita Holbourne & Roy McFarlane – WOL @ Family Day Take Part

Join us for the launch of three new books, featuring author readings and a Q&A.
Rupinder Kaur Waraich‘s poetry book, Tigress with Wings.
Zita Holbourne’s biography Zita – a life of activism
Roy McFarlane, The Way of the Poet is part memoir, part writing companion, part journal.
Saturday 7 November 2026 | 1pm-1:45pm
Brighton Museum – Museum Lab
Free entry
About Rupinder Kaur Waraich
Rupinder Kaur Waraich (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist based in the West Midlands whose practice moves fluidly across writing, film and theatre. Rooted in the feminine gaze, her work interrogates the intersections of body, language, history, sexuality and spirituality, crafting spaces where memory, desire and inheritance intertwine. Her debut poetry collection, Rooh (2018), was published by Verve Poetry Press, followed by her second collection, Tigress with Wings (2026), published by Seren Books. Her poems and essays have appeared in a range of journals and magazines, including Wasafiri, 14 Poems, and Poetry Wales. Across all forms, her work is driven by an ongoing exploration of the artistic self as both vessel and reclamation.
About Roy McFarlane
Roy McFarlane is a Poet, Writer and former Youth and Community Worker born in Birmingham, spending most of his years in the Black Country and now living in Brighton. He’s the former National Canal Laureate and Birmingham Poet Laureate. His three collections are published by Nine Arches Press: Beginning with Your Last Breath, The Healing Next Time (shortlisted for the Ted Hughes Award and longlisted for the Jhalak Prize) and Living by Troubled Waters.
About Zita Holbourne
Zita Holbourne is an exceptional award winning artist, poet, educator, public speaker and human rights advocate whose commitment to Human Rights and Public Policy is monumental. Her legacy of service is recognized internationally. It has been an honor to include her as a lecturer-presenter in an annual Study Abroad course for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee interdisciplinary students. Her contributions and expertise are an invaluable resource for faculty and students in the development and evolution of our Movements of Black Life course.

Writing Our Legacy @ Family Day Take Part
Writing Our Legacy is pleased to be a partner for this year’s Family Day Take Part at Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum. Join us for the return of Brighton’s biggest free celebration of arts, music, history, performances, spoken word culture and heritage.
This uplifting intergenerational event will take you on a journey across continents as we honour the outstanding contributions of the Global Majority and the diaspora communities in our vibrant city. Bring yourself or your family and friends and take part in a day full of joy, creativity, and connection! Whether you’re looking to get active, explore your artistic side, or just spend quality time together, there’s something for everyone!
This year’s festival is brought to you by African Night Fever in partnership with Brighton and Hove Black History, Writing Our Legacy, Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum.