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Zara Sehar

Zara Sehar, a Muslim British-Pakistani Poet, was born and raised in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Her work often delves into the intricacies of the British-Asian diaspora. She was shortlisted for the Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers award in the Arts and Creative Industries category (YAYA Awards 2023), placed third in the Roundhouse Slam (2024), and won the audience vote. She has shared her work on BBC Woman’s Hour, anthologies and online.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2025
Ralph Dartford, Zara Sehar, Kate Fox
Lunch Bite: Poetry
Thursday, 3 July 2025 | 12:00 – 12:45
Festival Hub, City Park, BD1 1HY
Lunch Bites, Poetry
Event Reference: LB001