Nyanda Foday was Birmingham's Young Poet Laureate 2016-2018, and is inspired by the impact that words can have to create, unite, explain and enjoy. She strives to connect with others where she can by sharing and listening to others’ work. Her parents moved from Sierra Leone to London before having Nyanda.

"An essential poetic reflection on a difficult time that touched us all. Foday has given a searing poetic voice to the complexities and fallout of the pandemic"

Nyanda Foday was Birmingham's Young Poet Laureate 2016-2018, and is inspired by the impact that words can have to create, unite, explain and enjoy. She strives to connect with others where she can by sharing and listening to others’ work. Her parents moved from Sierra Leone to London before having Nyanda.

"An essential poetic reflection on a difficult time that touched us all. Foday has given a searing poetic voice to the complexities and fallout of the pandemic"

Nyanda Foday was Birmingham's Young Poet Laureate 2016-2018, and is inspired by the impact that words can have to create, unite, explain and enjoy. She strives to connect with others where she can by sharing and listening to others’ work. Her parents moved from Sierra Leone to London before having Nyanda.

"An essential poetic reflection on a difficult time that touched us all. Foday has given a searing poetic voice to the complexities and fallout of the pandemic"