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Kayo Chingonyi - "Blues for Albert ‘Prodigy’ Johnson & Carl ‘Haystee’ Samuel"

By Kayo Chingonyi
Degna Stone - "When We Speak of Our Mothers"

By Degna Stone
Anthony Vahni Capildeo reads Kendel Hippolyte's "Bright"

By Kendel Hippolyte
Roger Robinson - "The City Kids See the Sea"

By Roger Robinson

Statement following transphobic abuse on social media relating to Herstory

Statement from Poet in the City following criticism for programming a trans artist as part of the Herstory Festival
Herstory Festival

Herstory is bringing together poets, activists, librarians, curators and communities to explore the unfinished fight for women’s rights in the UK through poetry, performance and discussion.
Exeter Herstory Programme

Ahead of Herstory, take a peek at our programme to see what's in store! Below is the full programme of festivities happening in Exeter Library on Wednesday 30 March.
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Meet the Poet in the City team
Herstory Creative Call Out: What Does a City Look Like that Cares For Women?

We're inviting you to contribute to Herstory Festivals in Newcastle & Exeter.
About Us

Poet in the City connects people and places through poetry. Poet in the City creates access to challenging ideas, attracts radically new audiences, brings about social and behavioural change, and creates awe-inspiring large-scale entertainment. From poetry in libraries to arts centres, car parks to community venues and festivals to music halls, we present poets who can enlarge our worlds.
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Woolwich Speaks

Discover a new epic poem about Woolwich via a colourful poetry street trail and online film this August
Poet in the City Producers: Newcastle & Exeter

Poet in the City Producers has gone national! We're looking for curious, creative and enthusiastic young people in Newcastle and Exeter to welcome as Producers.
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