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Event: In Conversation with the Founder of Dahlia Books
November 24, 2025 @ 18 h 00 min - 19 h 30 min
The ENSFR is delighted to present an exclusive interview with Farhana Shaikh, the founder of Dahlia Books, a pioneering short story press championing diverse and underrepresented voices. Dahlia Books is a small independent publisher based in Leicester, UK which was established in 2010. They publish 2-4 books each year and build new audiences through their projects, The Asian Writer and Leicester Writes. Join us to discover the story behind the press, its mission to amplify diverse narratives through the short story, and the passion that drives its publishing ethos.

