What is Kexin?

Very pleased to read in the Spring edition of Young Poetry News about the further success of Kexin Huang whose … More

Introducing Young Poet Eva Zuzic from Melbourne, Australia

Another terrific new poem by a young poet. This time it’s the turn of Eva Zuzic from Melbourne, a UNESCO City of Literature in Australia and her poem ‘Drowning’.

Introducing Young Poet Joanna Nissel

Joanna’s compact and thought-provoking poem Date Night should undoubtedly strike a chord with many readers in the way that it focuses not only on climate change but also questions how safe is it on the streets at night for someone alone.

Introducing Young Poet Efe Imoyin-Omene from Norwich

Our next young poet is Emoefeoghene Imoyin-Omene from Norwich who tells us, “because you’re cool, you can call me Efe.” … More

Young Poets from around the world: introducing Ekta Somera from Durban

Ekta Somera’s poem The Sunflower gives us some much needed light and colour and also, especially in the last line, … More

Introducing Kaycee Hill

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

Young Poets from around the world 2: Kexin Huang from Nanjing

Kexin Huang is an award-winning poet. She won the 2nd prize in the 3rd International Festival of Poetry & Liquor … More

Young Poets from around the world: Introducing Sindri Sparkle Freyr from Reykjavik

Sindri Sparkle Freyr is a young poet from Reykyavik UNESCO City of Literature who explores issues of identity and illustrates their work. Enjoy!

New writers for Becoming a Poet

We were overwhelmed by the response to our call for additional young writers for Becoming a Poet to be published … More

Bloomsbury book

Writing opportunity for young poets aged 13- 25, who are beginning to break through into the poetry scene with some success in Slam, Spoken Word or page-based work.