Lol people think racism/ colourism makes black people briefly sad. No it’s a dehumanisation that seeps into the skin, it’s swallowing rage every day. it’s nausea at meeting new people, it’s forgetting to eat, it’s developing (hidden) depression and anxiety…

So pleased to reveal the front cover of our beautiful new poetry zine ‘Choices by the Mum Poet Club’ 😍 Designed for us by the amazing ✸ 𝕵𝖆𝖘𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝕱𝖑𝖔𝖞𝖉 ✸ The zine will be published on National Poetry Day and is available to pre-order here: themumpoempress.com/collections/sh…

Good morning our fellow foxes We've just been chatting with @fehmida_master of Northern based indie Master House Publishing who are doing important work with female writers of colour We're always eager to learn and understand our audiences better so we can share our platforms! 🦊

Save the date!📅 You're invited to our summer festival of events! 📚Details of ticketed events are to be released shortly, so keep an eye on our socials for more information.👀

So proud that so much good has come from our tragic loss. A big heartfelt thanks to all of you at AIU RACE Centre for all the wonderful work you all do everyday ❤❤❤. A special thanks to @SafIsMcr for your leadership.

The fear of walking alone at night is something every woman knows. Sabina Nessa knew it too. But she didn't make it home. She was murdered as she was walked in a London park. My love and prayers go to everyone who knew Sabina. Ina lilahi wa ina ilayhi rajioon.

#poetry #publishing #books Out today! Our #NationalPoetryDay podcast features work from some brilliant poetry publishers including Seren Books Nine Arches Press Verve Poetry Press Master House Publishing @rare_swan_press Canongate (has left) + more Listen free here buzzsprout.com/411730

Our 1st Headliner for Oct 25th is @TheLisaOHare - ‘Lockdown Life; a Rollercoaster of Emotions’ was released earlier this year by Master House Publishing - During the summer she led poetry workshops at Worthy Pastures in Glastonbury. kingsarmssalford.com/my-calendar/?m…

Good Morning - National Poetry Day is here, 'Choice' is the theme. Choose a number from 1-250 and we will send you a copy of the corresponding poem in our archive of poems as friends ! DM us your number, it's like a poetry tombola!

Celebrate #NationalPoetryDay with Young Identity's Poets Tune in to Young Identity's YouTube @YoungIdentityMCR National Poetry Day Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=… A new poem. On the hour. All day.… #LoveofPoetry  #Spokenword @Studio91Media HOME HOME Young Creatives

Happy National Poetry Day! What better way to celebrate than to share why we choose poetry! Here our Author & Poet @TheLisaOHare shares with National Poetry Day, just how sparks flew when she met poetry! #NationalPoetryDay #NationalPoetryDay2021

This Saturday event not to be missed! Theres still spaces, age range 13 to 18, book here. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981-the-yea…

If you've ever felt embarrassed or weird about trying to 'sell yourself' as a poet, take comfort from this hilarious blog, written for our #WomenPoetsNetwork by the ever-wonderful Hollie McNish (whose Antigone is now playing at Storyhouse rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/library/shamel…

Hi loves, please vote for me to win Slam-O-Vision! I will be representing Manchester for Manchester City of Literature ! Here is the link cityofliterature.com.au/slam-o-vision/

Where has the the gone?! We've got a week left to go before Poetry in the Park and we can't wait for you to enjoy this incredible line up's poetry! ❄☃️💙 Our hosts for the event will be Ayisha Ul-Haq | @__aysshh and Jas Nisic | Jas Nisic 🎉

An exciting #opportunity for a local #GraphicDesigner to work with us! We especially welcome designers of South Asian, African, Middle Eastern & Asian heritage. More info 👇