We are delighted to welcome Len Pennie back to Bristol for the launch of her sophomore poetry collection!

A formidable follow up to her award-winning debut poetry collection, Len Pennie’s poyums annaw is just like her: defiant, angry and trailblazing. These poems are a call to arms, confronting ideas of patriarchy, gender-based violence and societal injustice with equal parts tenderness, quick-wit and righteous fury. poyums annaw firmly cements Len as a defining voice in contemporary Scots poetry.

Len will be joining us at bookhaus (unless we have to move to a larger venue to meet demand!). Tickets cost £7 and include a £2 discount on the book. Presented by bookhaus.

“Praise for Poyums: A poet who redefines what poetry is and who it is for”
Lemn Sissay

“The keeper and reinventor of the Scots language in the 21st century”
Ian Mcmillan

“I adore Lennie’s poetry”
Nigella Lawson

“Pennie already – in this first collection – shows an impressive command of poetic technique [ … ] this intense and remarkable collection now marks her out as a poetic voice to be reckoned with – strong, tested, skilful, driven, and facing firmly towards the future”
scotsman

“A challenging funny naughty angry and exultant celebration of the Scottish language and of womanhood, I doubt it will find a match this year”
daily Mail

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