Peach Morris: Learning to Fall - Amelia

As part of TW Lit Fest 2025!

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Peter Fraser Dunlop Queer Fiction Prize shortlisted author, and Booktok sensation, Peach Morris will be joining us to share their debut book Learning to Fall; about found family and queer awakening, set in the lively world of roller derby, perfect for fans of Whip It and Heartstopper.

Eighteen-year-old Casey feels stuck; while her friends are all going to university, she's taking a gap year at home to care for her disabled mother. Then she walks in on her boyfriend blatantly cheating on her. Surprisingly, though, she's not as heartbroken as she thinks she should be. And when a chance encounter with the young woman in question, the very pretty and confident Imogen, includes both an apology and a tentative extension of friendship, Casey realizes her life may be about to change.

Imogen convinces Casey to tag along to a roller derby bout, and there Casey finds herself surrounded by fearless women and nonbinary teammates who aren't afraid to speak their minds --and body slam each other. Her friends and family aren't so sure about all the injuries, but she doesn't care; there's something magic about this game and this team. Plus, she soon finds herself nursing a serious crush on her magnetic new friend. Can Casey become a brand-new, stronger, more confident version of herself? And will dating a teammate lead to a winning season, or total heartbreak?

Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival 2025 is proudly sponsored by:

Peach Morris: Learning to Fall
Location:
The Amelia Scott - The Green Room
Dates:
09 May 25 - 09 May 25
Times:

5.00pm

Prices:

Full Price: £5.00

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Running Time: 1 hour including a Q&A

Age Recommendation: 12+

Please note that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees need to purchase a ticket, both adults and children.

A Book signing will be conducted post show.

For specific access requests including wheelchair bookings or general access information please contact the theatre Ticket Sales team on 01892 554441 (Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm and Sat, 12pm-5pm).

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