LGBT Poet Laureate
LGBT Poet Laureate | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | Trudy Howson |
| Website | http://www.lgbtpoetlaureate.org.uk |
The LGBT Poet Laureate is an honorary position created and appointed by the Camden LGBT Forum.[1] The Poet Laureate, representing the LGBT community in London and the United Kingdom, is expected to write Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender-themed poetry that celebrates and reflects the diverse experiences of the LGBT community, raise the profile and awareness of LGBT poetry, and write poems for recognised LGBT days and events.[2][3]
The first LGBT Poet Laureate is Trudy Howson, who was appointed in February 2016 to coincide with LGBT History Month. The appointment will last for three years.
Poet Laureates[edit]
Trudy Howson[edit]
Howson is an established poet, and since her appointment, she and her poetry have been featured in various media, including BBC Norfolk,[4] Out in Brighton[5] and Diva Magazine.[6]
On 13 June 2016, at the Old Compton Street Vigil to mourn the Orlando shooting incident, Howson wrote and performed a poem titled 'Response to Orlando Shooting',[7] which was aired live on Sky News.[8]
Howson wrote and performed the poem for London Pride 2016.[9] In July of the same year, Howson's poem 'IDAHOT',[10] was featured by the London Metropolitan Police on their website.
Howson hosts a popular monthly LGBT poetry evening Incite! Poetry in London's West End.[11]
References[edit]
- ↑ Website of the Camden LGBT Forum: http://camdenlgbtforum.org.uk
- ↑ "ROLE OF LGBT POET LAUREATE | LGBT Poet Laureate". www.lgbtpoetlaureate.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ ltd, codegent. "The Poetry Library | News | Poetry scene". www.poetrylibrary.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ↑ Trudy Howson (2016-02-17), LGBT Poet Laureate Trudy Howson on BBC Norfolk, retrieved 2016-07-22
- ↑ "Trudy Howson Interview, Out in Brighton".
- ↑ "DIVA Magazine / Lesbian and Bisexual Magazine, News, Lifestyle, Dating, Entertainment, Sex, Health, Shopping / www.divamag.co.uk". www.divamag.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "RESPONSE TO ORLANDO SHOOTING | LGBT Poet Laureate". www.lgbtpoetlaureate.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "Defiant Poem In Tribute To Orlando". Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "#NOFILTER | LGBT Poet Laureate". www.lgbtpoetlaureate.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "IDAHOT | LGBT Poet Laureate". www.lgbtpoetlaureate.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ↑ "Incite Poetry | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
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