Today on My Poetic Side, we bring you articles about this year’s Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading, a Black History Month mural inspired by poetry, and finally, a blue plaque for a Swindon poet. 24th Annual Langston Hughes Community Poetry Reading 3rd February saw the community of Rhode Island gather in a celebration of Black History Month, which was combined with an event that ...
Today in our poetry news roundup we take a look at the Minsk International Book Fair, the poet Hollie McNish and, finally, the commemorative statue for the poet Sherko Bekas. Minsk International Book Fair The Minsk International Book Fair, which is in its 26th year, will take place from 6th -10th February. The exhibition is planned as a showcase for the book printing industry, ...
We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with a look at a selection of poetry-related news articles including a radio interview with Marie Heaney, an institute in dire need of repair and the shortlist for this year's “Irish Times” Poetry Now award. Heaney’s Widow Reads Love Poem On Friday the Today Programme featured a segment in celebration of St Brigid’s Day. Marie ...
Our final poetry news round-up of the week takes a look at the winner of this year’s Victorian Prize for Literature, and the longlist for the 2019 Dylan Thomas Prize. Victorian Prize for Literature Won by Behrouz Boochani When the ceremony for this year's Victorian Prize for Literature took place, the winner was unable to be there in person to accept the award. Behrouz Boochani, ...
Today on My Poetic Side we look at Tracy K Smith as it is announced she has won the 2019 Harvard Arts Medal, and we also have the poetry book written by the notorious Bonnie and Clyde which is going up for auction. Harvard Arts Medal to be Awarded to Tracy K Smith Tracy K Smith, the U.S. laureate for poetry, and a graduate of ...
