We begin the week with a look at the 70-Poet Challenge and the plaza named in honour of the former Scottish Makar. National Poetry Library’s 70-Poet Challenge The National Poetry Library is looking to mark its 70th birthday in a very special way, which they hope will help to shift the poetry reading habits of the nation. They are inviting ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look at the 2023 CILIP Honorary Fellowships, Jo Harjo’s lecture and the Masefield adaptation to be performed by the RSC. CILIP Honorary Fellowships Honorary CILIP fellowships have been awarded to Joseph Coelho, Professor Briony Birdi and Alison Wheeler. The fellowship, which is awarded by CILIP (previously known as the Library Association), has been ...
Today in our poetry news round up, we look at the poetry brought to life through animation and the winner of the new poetry category of the Forward Prize. Alumnus of University of Westminster Brings “Sad Book” to Life An alumnus of University of Westminster, Finn Woodruff, has worked with the poet and author Michael Rosen in order to ...
Today’s poetry news round up takes a look at the 2023 PEN Writer of Courage and the stained glass window commemorating Wilfred Owen. 2023 PEN Writer of Courage Named Rahile Dawut, a leading Uyghur professor and global expert on the folklore of Uyghur, who has been missing from the public eye for 6 years, and who last month was reportedly ...
We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with an article about the former US poet laureate Louise Glück, who has died at the age of 80. Louise Glück Passes Away The US poet Louise Glück has died at the age of 80. Her death was confirmed by her editor on Friday 13th October 2023. In 2020, ...
Today our poetry news round up takes a look at a book for children about a poet, the Google Doodle subject and a poetry pamphlet. Children’s Book About Poet Kooser to be Published Scheduled for release on 1st November, “Ted Kooser: More than a Local Wonder” is the story of a boy who eventually found his niche in life ...
Today in our poetry news round-up, we look at the winners of the MacArthur Fellows Grant 2023, and the first ever “Vanthology”. 2023 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellows Announced The names of the 20 individuals who are this year’s MacArthur “Genius Grant” fellows have been announced .Each of the fellows will receive a grant, which will be spread over five years, ...
Today on My Poetic Side we take a look at the shortlist for the TS Eliot Prize and the finalists of the National Book Awards. Accidental Inclusion on TS Eliot Prize Shortlist Eilean Ni Chuilleanain has been listed as one of the poets to be shortlisted for this years TS Eliot prize after her poetry collection was submitted in ...
We begin the week with a look at the acquisition of the Phillis Wheatley Peters collection by the Smithsonian and the arrest of a suspect for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Phillis Wheatley Peters Collection Acquired by Smithsonian The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) at the Smithsonian has announced the acquisition of what ...
Today on My Poetic Side we take a look at the US poet laureate emeritus’s speaking engagement, the poet’s pub that has won a renovation award, and another poet’s monument time capsule. Juan Felipe Herrera Speaking Engagement Juan Felipe Herrera, the US poet laureate emeritus will be speaking at the SUNY Oswego Living Writers series at the end of ...
