👑 Could you represent Manchester at global spoken word comp Slamovision as we battle to retain our crown? 👑 Send us a link to your <3 minute poem before midnight 8th September 2024 to go up against poets from across the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 #CitiesofLit network! manchestercityofliterature.com/opportunity/co…

🌏 Here we go again, some more free development workshops! This Wednesday marks the return of the formidable facilitator Jardel Rodrigues at our Old Trafford hub. 🌐 Ages 13-25 | For the full schedule, visit youngidentity.org/workshops.

Introducing our new workshop facilitator: Jardel Rodrigues! He has performed at the Manchester International Festival & his new track 'Marge's Yard' is out on Spotify now! Join us at OT creative space this Wednesday for what promises to be a fantastic session.

Poem of the week! 🖋📖 This one's called 'MUSE' by our Hafsah Abdullah. DM us on here or email [email protected] to submit yours for next week's post and get it seen by the cream of the crop in the creative writing industry!

Join us in St Bride's Field on Clifton Street, M16 9NW for Limelight's Bank Holiday Bonanza event featuring live poetry performances from six of our most talented local poets!  Doors (or rather, the field gates) open at 12pm. It's completely free to attend! See you there! 👋

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed creative thinkers can change the world. It's the only thing that ever has.

6 Fantastic Gateway Poets: Brian Bilston (Brian Bilston) Nikita Gill Shel Silverstein Phillip Larkin Rumi Langston Hughes

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📝✨ This week's sessions have dropped! 📅 Aug 27: Exploring Archives with Reece Williams ⏰ 5:30pm - 7:30pm 📅 Aug 28: Written Voice with SAF-S2E ⏰ 6:30pm - 8:30pm 🌐 Ages 13-25 | Full schedule: youngidentity.org/workshops

Poem of the week! 🖋📖 This one's called 'Tasbiih' by Abhijeet Singh. You may have seen him recently at events by 42nd Street and Trafford Libraries. DM or email us to submit yours for next week's post and get it seen by the cream of the crop in the creative writing industry!

✊🏾 Cabaret For Freedom in partnership with @mcrlitfest, celebrating the legendary Gil Scott-Heron Enjoy Young Identity, yemi bolatiwa supported by The Untold Orchestra and poetry from Sukina Noor ❤️‍🔥 سكينة نور 🇵🇸 Saturday 19 October 2024⁠ 🎟️ Grab Tickets Here: manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/cabaret…

🌅 Looking to get creative with words and connect with new people? Whether you’re 18 or 80, these sessions are all about writing and its positive impact on wellbeing.Everyone’s welcome, no matter your experience level. Register at youngidentity.org/opportunitiesr

Join us in partnership with Apples and Snakes with the renowned Dr. Mahogany L. Browne. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a powerful voice in contemporary literature and activism. 🗓️ 26th September 12:30pm 📍 Central Library Free RSVP: youngidentity.org/events

Poem of the week! 🖋📖 This fantastic poetry film is by Doctor PG. DM us on here or email [email protected] to submit yours for next week's post and get it seen by the cream of the crop in the creative writing industry! youtube.com/watch?v=sB0bB5…