Last August I had the great opportunity to perform at the 2024 Edinburgh International Book Festival as part of the Lunch(Box) Fresh Showcase
This year, I had the enormous privilege of reading at the Edinburgh International Book Festival as part of the Lunchbox Fresh showcase, alongside the wonderful voices of Roshni Gallagher, Ben Mann, and others. As someone who only started writing poetry seriously last year, being part of such a prestigious event was a dream come true and it truly felt like a huge step forward in my journey as a poet.
Working with the Scottish Poetry Library and the Scottish Book Trust, who have both done so much to support poets in Scotland, made the experience even more special. I’m so grateful to them for believing in my work and giving me this amazing opportunity. This wasn’t just about performing my poetry—it was about being welcomed into a community that truly values and nurtures creativity.