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Jackie Kay: The People's Poet

  • Sun 25 Aug 20:30 - 21:30
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Beloved poet, novelist, playwright, and former Makar, Jackie Kay joins us with her latest poetry collection, May Day. These profound and urgent poems draw on Kay’s decades of political activism, bringing influential figures from history to life, while interweaving her own personal experience of grief and loss, love and celebration. Join Jackie Kay this evening as she talks to Michael Pedersen for what is sure to be an enlightening and inspiring conversation.

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