As a UNESCO City of Literature, our mission is to build a better world with words. Our permanent designation as a UNESCO Creative City enables us to use the power of words to transform lives, create new opportunities and establish Nottingham as a leading destination for lovers of literature worldwide. Our vision is for a city where everyone is reading and writing their way to a better life. We believe reading and writing are two of the most powerful tools we have for lifting young people out of poverty and inequality. We host events, develop programmes, commission new work and create new partnerships with schools, libraries, young people and communities to help them discover the sheer creative joy and life-changing power of reading and writing. We shine a spotlight on the Nottingham writers of today and tomorrow, advocate the importance of literacy, broker opportunities for international collaboration, and showcase Nottingham as a leading destination for lovers of literature.