‘They hike you up’: the impact of social networks in the lives of young poets

They hike you up: the impact of social networks in the lives of young poets. Join our presentation at NAWE Conference Sat 11th March 9.20am online.

Introducing Kaycee Hill

This week we have another terrific new young poet to share with you. Kaycee Hill is based in Bristol where … More

Piecing key themes together

We are deeply immersed in drawing out key themes from the interviews conducted over the last two years with Foyle Young Poets and mentors. All the interviews are proving to be highly thought-provoking. Our participants have given us so much rich interview data to reflect on and thematic strands are emerging for further discussion with the Advisory Board in June.

October 2021 update

Our Stage 2 interviews are now completed. A special thanks goes out to all the Young Poets in our study … More

Second interviews with Young Poets

Young Poets’ Stories: second set of research interviews have begun this week.

Writing Retreats in the Pandemic: An Update from Arvon

February is usually the month when the Foyle’s winners meet at The Hurst for an exciting, week-long writing retreat. Arvon … More

What happens after you win the Foyle?

Annie Katchinska first won the Foyle in 2006. In the fourteen years since, she’s had a vibrant career writing and … More

Embedding Poetry Writing into the Curriculum: Tips for English Teachers

For many young people, their only exposure to poetry is through their English teacher. Reading and analysing poetry … More

Building community at The Hurst

The Foyle Young Poets winners (and highly commended poets) have been coming to The Hurst, Arvon’s writing centre in Shropshire, … More

Welcome to Richard Bromhall

I’m Richard, and I’m delighted to join the Young Poets’ Stories project as an administrator. I’ve worked with young people … More