This year Portobello library celebrates its Golden Jubilee so to mark this we’re making 1963: the start of the modern era the theme of the festival’s Opening Gala event. And we’d love you to be involved.

• Do you have any special connection to that year?
• Maybe that’s when you moved to Portobello?
• Is it when you got married?
• Or the year you were born?
• If you’ve got any connection you’d like to share with us, do get in touch: leave a comment below or email us portobellobookfestival@gmail.com.