John Siddique

John Siddique

John Siddique is the author of Signposts of The Spiritual Journey, a book on accessing greater authenticity and meaning in our lives and ‘So’ (Collected New Poems 2011-21) and seven other books. His poetry collection Don’t Wear It on Your Head is a perennial favourite with younger readers.

His work has been featured in Time, Women and Home, The Tablet, Granta, the Guardian, Poetry Review, the Rialto and on BBC Radio 3 and 4. Besides his books and writing life, John is a hugely popular meditation teacher. He is the creator of two online courses, ‘Self-Acceptance Through Authenticity’ and ‘Magical Moments’, and his online meditations have had over two million downloads.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2025
John Siddique, Jo Bell
John Siddique: The Prize 20 Years On
Sunday, 29 June 2025 | 13:30 – 14:30
Ernest Saville, City Hall, BD1 1HY
Poetry
Event Reference: PO013
BLF 2025
Kia Abdullah, Nadine Matheson, Saima Mir, John Siddique
WritersMosaic Presents: Global Crime Queens
Sunday, 6 July 2025 | 11:30 – 12:30
The Chamber, City Hall, BD1 1HY
Crime
Event Reference: CR012