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February 11, 2019

Raymond Antrobus Poet of the Fair London Book Fair 2019

As sales of poetry hit record levels in the UK, the London Book Fair (Olympia 12th – 14th March) is set to explore

February 11, 2019

London Book Fair 2019 announces Raymond Antrobus as Poet of the Fair

As sales of poetry hit record levels in the UK, the London Book Fair is set to explore poetry as the medium of the moment, with a host

February 11, 2019

Gardners & Browns Books for Students sponsor National Poetry Day

Gardners and Browns Books for Students back National Poetry Day

Forward Arts Foundation is delighted to announce new sponsorship deals with UK book trade wholesaler Gardners

October 10, 2018

National Poetry Day at 25: Tell Me the Truth About Life

National Poetry Day and Michael O’Mara announce poetry call-out for a 25th anniversary collection

In a new partnership, Michael O’Mara Books and The Forward Arts Foundation are

October 10, 2018

National Poetry Day at 25: Tell Me the Truth About Life

National Poetry Day and Michael O’Mara Books announce poetry call-out for a 25th anniversary collection

In a new partnership, Michael O’Mara Books and The Forward Arts Foundation are

October 4, 2018

Poetry is the UK’s new force for change

New research finds that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to engage in poetry

A new National Literacy Trust report,

October 4, 2018

Poetry is the UK’s new force for change

New research finds that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to engage in poetry

A new National Literacy Trust report, A Thing That Makes Me Happy:

October 4, 2018

BBC Local Poets Celebrate Change

POETS CELEBRATE THE CHANGES THAT REALLY MATTER ON NATIONAL POETRY DAY

A secret love affair in Cornwall, a tree slung with trainers in Brighton, and the

September 17, 2018

National Poetry Day Set for MASS celebration: NATIONWIDE EVENTS ANNOUNCED

Monday 17th September 2018: National Poetry Day, the world’s biggest 24-hour celebration of poetry, will see poems shared in the tunnels of Cornish tin mines, in the mirrors

August 20, 2018

Join the UK’s biggest classroom at 2pm on National Poetry Day

BBC Live Lessons, the UK’s biggest classroom, is hosting a special event at 2pm on National Poetry Day, Thursday 4th October.

Featuring poetry reading, performances, and

August 6, 2018

National Poetry Day announces new 36 book promotion

Today National Poetry Day, Britain’s national campaign for poetry, announces its dedicated book trade promotion for a second year running, highlighting 36 inspiring poetry books in three wide

August 2, 2018

Subject to Change topical poems from the Barbican Young Poets

What do we know today, and what are the unknowns of tomorrow?
Subject to Change at the Barbican invites twelve young poets to speak to our changing world, one

June 25, 2018

Karl Nova CLiPPA Winner 2018

Poet Karl Nova has won the CLiPPA 2018 for his debut collection, Rhythm and Poetry, published by Caboodle Books.

Grace Nichols, Poet and

June 17, 2018

National Poetry Day and the BBC – celebrating the changes that really matter

National Poetry Day and BBC Local Radio are joining forces to celebrate the small changes that really matter to people in 12 specially commissioned poems – one for

May 24, 2018

“URGENT, ENGAGED AND INSPIRATIONAL” THE SHORTLISTS 2018 FORWARD PRIZES FOR POETRY

Nuclear stand-off, new-born lambs, sex and Hollywood blockbusters, addiction – Britain’s most coveted poetry awards, the Forward Prizes for Poetry feature shortlists dominated

May 14, 2018

Poetry For a Change – a National Poetry Day anthology

We are delighted to announce the publication of a brand new National Poetry Day anthology. Otter-Barry Books will publish Poetry For a Change on 6th September, well in

April 26, 2018

Announcement of the 2018 CLiPPA shortlist

Our partners CLPE (Centre for Literacy in Primary Education) have announced the shortlist for the 2018 CLiPPA, the children’s poetry award. Judges Grace Nichol, Kate Wakeling, Imogen Lycett

April 18, 2018

Poetry market is growing as audiences – and poets – diversify

The verdict from the first-ever Poetry Summit at London Book Fair

‘The poetry market is growing as audiences for poetry – and poets – are diversifying,’ said speakers

April 12, 2018

Momtaza Mehri announced as London’s New Young People’s Laureate

Congratulations to 24-year-old Momtaza Mehri who has been named as London’s new Young People’s Laureate. Momtaza will work with Spread the Word for a year

March 23, 2018

IMTIAZ DHARKER ANNOUNCED AS LBF’S POET OF THE FAIR

The London Book Fair (LBF) is delighted to announce Imtiaz Dharker as its first ever Poet of the Fair. Imtiaz Dharker’s latest book, Luck Is the Hook, her

March 21, 2018

UNESCO Cities of Literature Celebrate World Poetry Day with a Global Gathering of Poets

Georgina Wilding, Nottingham’s Young Poet Laureate, to perform on the international stage in Granada, Spain.

Nottingham will be marking the day with Nottingham’s Poet Laureate, Georgina Wilding,  joining

December 21, 2017

Keep reading, keep drawing, keep writing – and your imagination will expand

Well done to all the children who wrote a poem for the Imagine a Poem Competition run in association with Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and Amnesty International. We

December 21, 2017

John Lennon’s Imagine inspires children’s award-winning poems

National Poetry Day in association with Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and Amnesty International UK ran a special competition this year asking children to write a poem inspired by

December 15, 2017

Imagine a Poem the competition winners

For National Poetry Day 2017 in association with Frances Lincoln and Amnesty International UK, we ran a special competition asking children to write

October 25, 2017

BBC Local Radio and National Poetry Day win SILVER at the ARIAS

BBC Local Radio and National Poetry Day have won Silver in the Best Branded content or partnerships category at the 2017 ARIAS – the Audio and Radio Industry

National Poetry Day is a Forward Arts Foundation initiative

The Forward Arts Foundation is a charity that enables all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. We champion excellence in poetry and grow audiences through National Poetry Day, the Forward Prizes for Poetry and annual Forward books. If you love poetry, show it by supporting us here.

Our Registered Charity Number is 1037939

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