Zadie Smith among authors letting public bid to name new characters for charity auction

Renowned authors including Margaret Atwood, Zadie Smith, and Ian McEwan are offering a unique literary experience at an upcoming auction, where bidders can name characters in their next books to support survivors of torture. The event, tied to Freedom from Torture’s 10th anniversary festival, also highlights rare literary treasures, such as a Mary Wollstonecraft book illustrated by William Blake. Alongside the auction, the festival will feature a poetry competition and live readings at the London Library, blending storytelling with advocacy for survivors.

Other prizes at Freedom from Torture event include rare Mary Wollstonecraft book illustrated by William BlakeMargaret Atwood, Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan are among a number of literary stars auctioning off the chance for readers to name characters in their next novels to raise money for survivors of torture.The auction is part of Freedom from Torture’s 10th anniversary literary festival, which brings together leading authors and survivors for a celebration of storytelling, featuring a poetry competition and live readings at the London Library on 11 November. Continue reading...