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Overview"""An amazingly talented spoken word artist"" MTV From acclaimed performance poet Sophia Thakur comes a powerful first collection of poems exploring issues of identity, difference, faith, relationships, fear, loss and joy. Intricate, evocative and dazzling – these are poems that explore the experiences that connect people; they encourage readers to look within and explore the tendencies of the heart." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sophia ThakurPublisher: Walker Books Ltd Imprint: Walker Books Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.109kg ISBN: 9781406388534ISBN 10: 140638853 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 03 October 2019 Recommended Age: From 14 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsCombine the soulful vibe of Jorja Smith and R.h Sin's ability to mind read and you have Sophia Thakur's intimate and soulful collection. * @frizzythereader * It's a real pleasure to find this empathic and empowering contemporary collection by Sophia Thakur. A powerful and relatable read. * Book Trust * Uplifting, brave and quietly devastating, Sophia Thakur's new collection of poetry is so resonant - whatever your age, background or experiences - she touches on the universal experiences we all know...Give your heart this book. * Stylist * Sophia Thakur is one of the most brilliant and necessary voices from the UK. The power of her words will affect generations. * Angie Thomas * Sophia Thakur is one of the most brilliant and necessary voices from the UK. The power of her words will affect generations. * Angie Thomas * Author InformationSophia Thakur won her first poetry award at 18, and since then she has performed at Glastonbury, Stylist’s Remarkable Women Awards, international conferences, and given multiple TED talks. She is a youth ambassador for the betterment of young black girls, and has worked with charities including Cancer Research UK, and with brands such as MTV, Samsung and Nike. Sophia also worked with Walker Books in 2017 to create a piece of poetry inspired by The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas called “Poetry for the Mandem”. Sophia combines words with fashion, sport, music and social responsibility to push the traditional boundaries of poetry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |