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Love Lit Fest is coming this Autumn!

A new literary festival celebrating love

Love Lit Fest is a new, vibrant, diverse & inclusive, online literary festival presented by Hashtag BLAK, celebrating love in all its forms—romantic, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, sibling, family, friendship, and more. Through powerful author conversations, inspiring panel discussions, and interactive workshops, we’ll explore the many ways love shapes our lives and stories. Whether you're a reader or writer, join us for a heartwarming celebration of love beyond the pages.

with JENNIFER NIVEN, ATTIYA KHAN, ABIOLA BELLO, DANIELLE JAWANDO, LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN & MORE

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Diagnosed as autistic just before joining a new school, 90s- obsessed Jessie is determined to make a fresh start. She plans to keep her diagnosis a secret and creates a list of goals to keep her on track– from acquiring two distinct eyebrows to getting a magical first kiss. But when two very different boys steal her heart, Jessie finds herself re-writing her plans.

Perfect for fans of Adiba Jaigirdar, Attiya Khan & Jenny Han.

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What if you meet the boy of your dreams but loving him is forbidden?

Aisha Rashid has always felt invisible, so no one is more surprised than her when Darren Brady, the hot new boy in school, takes an interest. But Aisha is a devout Muslim and Darren is firmly off limits. Will she follow her heart even if it means losing her own identity? If only there was a way to keep the boy and her faith. Maybe there is... all it takes is ten steps...

National Indie Excellence Awards 2023 Finalist

Top 3 Amazon bestseller Islamic Fiction for Young Adults

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It's been over a year since that night and Amani hopes that starting all over again will help her move on from the past. So, when she moves to a new city, Amani wants to focus on her new life, her best friends and the boy she's been crushing on but everything is falling apart and Amani finds herself looking for happiness in all the wrong places. Can Amani confront the ghosts of her pasts so she can become the girl she's always wanted to be?

*Contains sensitive issues that some may find triggering.

Shortlisted for The Diverse Book Awards 2022

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