We begin this week by looking at a forest-inspired poetry competition, the poet home that has received funds to become a tourist attraction and the outgoing Scottish makar.
Poetry Competition Launched for Ashdown Forest
It has been 100 years since the first book of poetry by A.A. Milne was published and Ashdown Forest has launched a poetry competition to celebrate the occasion.
There are categories ...
Today, we bring you an article about a long-lost poetry collection that sheds light on Key West's Cuban American history.
Long Lost Collection of Poetry Sheds Light on Cuban American History of Key West
When Joy Castro’s father passed away, she found a paperback book amongst his things. The book was a collection of poetry written by her grandfather. The poems were rather mushy ...
We begin the week by looking at Pope Francis's love of poetry and novels and the poetry memorial restored by a hiker.
Pope Francis' Poetry Inspiration
As we covered last week, in his recent letter, which was translated into eight different languages, Pope Francis has put forward the argument that literature and poetry should not be dismissed as a “minor art” as a result ...
Today, on My Poetic Side, we focus on the exciting festival announced that will begin with an evening of poetry, film and music. We also look at the Cape Cod author, who is raising money for reproductive rights, and the Pope’s endorsement of poetry in training for future priests.
The B Side Festival
The B Side Festival has announced ...
This week, on My Poetic Side, we look at the recommended poetry books from National Poetry Day and the poet who describes a mental health journey through her poems. We also cover the former UK Labour leader’s poetry reading from this weekend past.
Recommended Reading From National Poetry Day
This year, as with any other, there has been much excitement over the release of ...
Today’s poetry news summary takes a look at the social media sensation who will shortly be a published poet and the Derry poet whose work bears striking similarities to that of Robert Burns.
Social Media Sensation has Poetry Collection Scooped
Havva Ramadan the “social media sensation” has had her poetry collection “A Voice: Turning Pain into Power” scooped up by the publishing company Black ...
We begin another week with a look at the 2024 shortlist for the Forward Prize and the poet debuting their first play.
Forward Prize 2024 Shortlist
There are 20 poets who have been shortlisted for this year’s Forward Prize for Poetry and they have been inspired by topics such as the responses to Ukraine and Gaze, toxic landlords and the opioid epidemic and even ...
Today's poetry news roundup looks at poet Roger McGough and his latest poetry collection and the thief who stole from a poet before returning the items.
Poet Rewrites Poems Which No Longer Seem Funny
The poet Roger McGough has been re-writing some of the poems that he wrote in the 1970s because what he wrote then no longer seems funny.
A stalwart of the ...
We begin the week with a look at “Cynghanedd,” the Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka who has just turned 90 and the book festivals distancing themselves from companies involved in climate issues.
Ancient Poetry Form Brought to the Mainstream by Welsh Singer
Llio Heledd, a talented Welsh artist, has just released her first solo album. Titled Afon, it is a ...
Today’s news round up looks at the winner of the Vanderbilt University Literary Prize and the death of Stanley Moss.
Vanderbilt University Literary Prize Awarded to Stephanie Niu
The first winner of Vanderbilt University’s Literary Prize has been announced as Stephanie Niu. Niu was selected by a group of judges and her winning collection of poems is “I Would Define the Sun,” which is a ...
