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EventAutumn of Culture
Esther Ghey: Raising Children in the Digital Age
15 Nov 2026Quarterhouse (Folkestone)

What kind of world are young people growing up in online – and how do we keep them safe within it? Esther Ghey discusses her memoir Under a Pink Sky, reflecting on her daughter Brianna’s life, transphobia, and the impact of grief. This event will be chaired by Ann Morgan, a local author and speaker. The conversation will focus on empathy, resilience, and creating safer futures for the next generation. The event is part of Folkestone Book Festival, an annual celebration of stories, ideas, and conversation by the sea. Every event includes a £5 Cost of Living Ticket, available with no questions asked. The Festival is part of Folkestone is a Library, a town-wide celebration of reading, writing, and storytelling.



