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Forward Meet The Poet is an online series featuring readings from books shortlisted for Forward Prizes.
It is an opportunity to hear excellent writers read live, discuss what they do with words, and see them field questions.
As former Forward jury chair, Jeremy Paxman, put it: “At last! A chance to ask poets what they’re on about. It’s been too long.”
Events held in 2020 were moderated by members of the then Forward Prizes jury. You can watch recordings of the events below.
Forward Meet The Poet events which took place summer 2020
Ella Frears in conversation with Leaf Arbuthnot
Nina Mingya Powles in conversation with Kim Moore
Will Harris in conversation with Alexandra Harris
Martha Sprackland in conversation with David Wheatley
Rachel Long in conversation with Kim Moore
Natalie Diaz in conversation with David Wheatley
Vicki Feaver in conversation with Alexandra Harris
Caroline Bird in conversation with Leaf Arbuthnot
David Morley in conversation with Alexandra Harris
Pascale Petit in conversation with Kim Moore