The Poetry Society is excited to announce that the 2024 National Poetry Competition is now open for entries. Renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a single unpublished poem, the competition welcomes submissions from poets at all stages of their careers. Entries will be judged anonymously, ensuring that each poem is evaluated solely on its merit, with the identities of the poets revealed only after the final decision has been made. This anonymised process has consistently led to the discovery of a diverse range of poetic voices, from debut writers to established figures in the literary world.…

Weiße Wolken By Yandé Seck Publisher:  Kiepenheuer & WitschDate:  February 8, 2024Genre:  FictionLanguage: GermanWhere to find it:  Kiepenheuer & Witsch Yandé Seck Yandé Seck was born in Heidelberg in 1986 and grew up there and in Frankfurt am Main, where she now lives with her husband and two children. She works as a psychotherapist for children and young people, also teaches at the University of Frankfurt and is doing her doctorate on motherhood, migration and psychoanalysis. “Weiße Wolken” is her first novel. Weiße Wolken (English: White Clouds) Two sisters: one works on all the wrongs of our present, the other on the civic…

For nearly a decade, the Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFest) has redefined Lagos’s cultural identity, drawing poets and creatives from around the world to celebrate the art of words. Now in its ninth year, the festival has cemented its place as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s literary scene, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with major cultural events such as Lagos Fashion Week and Art X Lagos. Set against the backdrop of Lagos—a city famed for its frenetic energy and relentless chaos—LIPFest is a paradoxical refuge, offering solace and inspiration to wordsmiths and artists. Each October, the festival transforms the city into a vibrant hub…