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Book Launch: Lyrically Justified Vol 2
A poetry anthology consisting of 42 contributors from across the UK is set to launch at Waterstones (Galleries), Bristol, on the 27th January at 7pm.
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Lyrically Justified Vol II is a thought-provoking collection of poetry written from the perspective of a group of racially and culturally diverse writers. With social injustice at the forefront of modern day life, this book sets out to build a community of voices and bring hope to future generations, as they shed light on a variety of themes including family, society, unity and disconnect.
Spanning from Bristol to Scotland, writers include: Charmaine Laurence, Cleo Lake, Dareece James, Hannah Teasedale, Jasmine Ketibuah Foley, Miles Chambers, Rana Jai Rajput, Razor, Nattylyn Jeffers, Roger Griffith, Saju Iqbal Ahmed, Sukina Douglas and many more.
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Muneera Williams and Sukina Owen Douglass
Lead editor Shaun Clarke lives in Bristol and expresses excitement ahead of the launch: “With great pride we present these unconventional anthologies, exploring our diverse UK cultures. Such apt voices represent a new and inclusive intersection in contemporary poetry.” Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees, also highlights the importance of the collection: “It’s great to see poems engaging in themes usually excluded from typical poetry.”
Lyrically Justified Vol II has already received national acclaim: “Lyrically justified plays a significant part in the evolution of new writers, poets and artists – a worthy book of some of the best words on paper,” says BBC journalist Kevin Philemone.
The launch event will take place between 7 and 9pm, promising a night of poetic delight, with contributors presenting their work in a spoken word display. You can also get your hands on a signed copy of the volume towards the end of the event.
For more information, visit the event page at www.waterstones.com/events/urban-word-collective-presents-lyrically-justified-vol-2/bristol-galleries
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