Tentacles Collective Anthology Launch
Literature & Writing

Tentacles Collective Anthology Launch

What it is

Tentacles Collective launch their anthology We Are A Gentle, Angry People at Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham, on 14 November 2026. The evening includes contributor readings and a headline performance by Tara Singh, with an online option.

Tentacles Collective launch their first publication, We Are A Gentle, Angry People, an anthology by d/Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill writers from the Tentacles community and beyond.

The launch follows two and a half years of courses and masterclasses.

Tentacles is a writers’ collective for disabled and chronically ill people, run by and for disabled people.

Questions

When does Tentacles Collective Anthology Launch start and end?

Tentacles Collective Anthology Launch runs Saturday, 14 November 2026, 18:30 until 20:00.

Where is Tentacles Collective Anthology Launch?

Tentacles Collective Anthology Launch takes place at Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Swann's Yard, Nottingham, Nottingham.

Can I attend online?

Yes. The showcase is hybrid; you can attend either in person or online.

What access support is available?

- The venue has level access, an accessible gender-neutral toilet and an air ventilation system. - Online and in-person **BSL interpreters** are available; indicate when booking if you require BSL. - Auto-generated captions are available online, and printed versions of the readings are available in person. - Anyone can step away as and when needed. - For access requirements not met above, email the organizers.

Can I buy the anthology?

Yes. **We Are A Gentle, Angry People** will be available to purchase in person at the event and to order online.

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