We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with an article about Michael Rosen. We also look at the winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize and, the Turkish poet who is remembered on his death anniversary. Former Children’s Laureate Unveils Artwork The former children’s laureate, Michael Rosen, recently visited Cambridge to ...
In our final poetry news round-up of the week, we look at the broadcaster, poet and author Clive James who passed away at the age of 80 following a lengthy illness. Clive James, Poet, Broadcaster and Author Dies aged 80 The Australian author broadcaster and poet Clive James has passed away at ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look at the shortlist for this year"s Costa Book Award. We also look at the changes that are being considered for next year’s Booker Prize. Costa Book Awards Shortlist Earlier this week, the shortlist for the Costa Book Awards was announced. The list contains 20 books ...
Today in our poetry news round-up, we take a look at the poet who has turned down an MBE. We also look at the first international writer to be honoured by a literary festival in Brasil. George The Poet Turned Down MBE The spoken word artist George the Poet has stated during a ...
Today on My Poetic Side we take a look at the poet Liu Shahe who has died aged 88. Liu Shahe Dies Aged 88 The Chinese poet Yu Xuntan, who was more commonly known by his pen name Liu Shahe died over the weekend at the age of 88. He has been struggling with Throat cancer....
