Description
Often accused of thinking too much, feeling too deeply, and saying the wrong thing at exactly the right time, John Siddique’s quiet arrival with his Forward Prize-nominated collection, The Prize, marked a bold ‘hell yes’ to it all.
It also signalled the beginning of a literary journey rooted in humanity, truth, and a relentless curiosity about the unseen and unheard.
In this wide-ranging and intimate conversation, Siddique sits down with poet Jo Bell to explore the lasting resonance of The Prize and the personal and cultural ripples that continue to radiate from this brave, perception-shifting collection of poems.
Please note, this event venue has changed from the BLF printed programme.
Related Book
The Prize
John Siddique
About the Poet
John Siddique
John Siddique is an author, photographer, and sacred teacher. He is the author of nine books, including Signposts of The Spiritual Journey, SO: Collected New Poems 2011–21, and the widely loved children’s collection Don’t Wear It on Your Head. His writing and photography explore conscience, humanity, and the sacred within ordinary life.
His work has been featured in Time, The Guardian, Granta, The Tablet, and on BBC Radio 3 and 4. He is Project Co-ordinator for the Royal Literary Fund and WritersMosaic North of England.
More at JohnSiddique.com and AuthenticLiving.life.
About the Chair
Jo Bell
Jo Bell is a poet and writer based in Macclesfield. Formerly a professional archaeologist, she is the author of two poetry collections and co-author of How To Be A Poet, has been frequently featured on BBC radio, and was director of National Poetry Day in the UK.
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