Today in our poetry news roundup, we look at a lecture about Vita Sackville-West and an exhibition on the poetry of Rumi. In-Person Lectures Announced by The Royal Oak Foundation The Royal Oak Foundation which is located in New York has announced a series of lectures that will take place in-person. Titled "Vita Sackville-West and A Sense of Place"...
Today our poetry news round-up takes a look at the 2023 winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the tribute concert for Gerald Manley Hopkins. Lee Bennett Hopkins 2023 Poetry Award Winner Announced The 2023 winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award has been announced, and Nikki Grimes has won with “Garvey in the Dark.” The announcement ...
Today on our poetry news round-up, we look at the poet laureate's poem for a train, the new publishing decision on Roald Dahl's books and the plans for Ellisland Farm. Poet Laureate Marks 100 Years of Iconic Train The poet laureate Simon Armitage has penned a special new poem to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the day the iconic Flying ...
Today in our poetry news round-up, we look at the censorship of Roald Dahl, a new exhibition for Seamus Heaney and the Army Barracks with links to a poet that are set to become a housing estate. Changes Announced to Works by Roald Dahl The author and poet Roald Dahl is well-loved by children all over the world for ...
We begin the week here on My Poetic Side with a look at an exhibition inspired by female poets and clothing. What the Clothes Tell us About These Female Poets A new exhibition which is taking place to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the death of the poet Sylvia Plath will showcase not only clothes worn by Plath ...
