Somebody Give This Heart a Pen
Age 14 +
Paperback
03 October 2019Imprint: Walker Books
Synopsis
"An amazingly talented spoken word artist" MTV
From acclaimed performance poet Sophia Thakur comes a powerful first collection of poems exploring issues of identity, difference, faith, relationships, fear, loss and joy. Intricate, evocative and dazzling – these are poems that explore the experiences that connect people; they encourage readers to look within and explore the tendencies of the heart.
Details
03 October 2019
9781406388534Imprint: Walker Books
Reviews
Sophia Thakur is one of the most brilliant and necessary voices from the UK. The power of her words will affect generations.
Uplifting, brave and quietly devastating, Sophia Thakur’s new collection of poetry is so resonant – whatever your age, background or experiences – she touches on the universal experiences we all know…Give your heart this book.
It’s a real pleasure to find this empathic and empowering contemporary collection by Sophia Thakur. A powerful and relatable read.
Combine the soulful vibe of Jorja Smith and R.h Sin’s ability to mind read and you have Sophia Thakur's intimate and soulful collection.
