Blue, Babe

Shagufta K Iqbal's debut poetry collection Jam Is For Girls, Girls Get Jam was described by gal-dem as “heart-wrenching and relatable”, and praised by Nikesh Shukla as “a socio-political masterclass”. Her writing is included in Slam: You’re Gonna Wanna Hear This, Spin! and The Book of Bristol. She has worked with the V&A, Tate, Southbank Centre, Hyderabad, Lagos, and Toronto Poetry Festivals. She has performed with Tedx WOMAD, Shambala and Glastonbury Festivals. Her poetry film Borders is a powerful exploration of displacement and resilience, and has received multiple international awards and screenings. She also writes for children.

‘Blue, Babe is an evocative and unflinching ode to womanhood. A lyrical tour de force.’