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A charitable organisation promoting and advocating poets & poetry since 1909. Publishes #ThePoetryReview, supports young poets @youngpoetsnet.bsky.social. poetrysociety.org.uk linktr.ee/poetrysociety22

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · yesterday

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gives UK poetry sales an epic boost

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gives UK poetry sales an epic boost

Poetry sales surpassed £8m in the first 30 weeks of 2026 and are expected to reach a record high this year thanks to blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old poem UK poetry sales are on course to reach a record high this year, buoyed by the success of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Poetry sales surpassed £8m during the first 30 weeks of 2026, an increase of 13.3% on the same period last year, according to data from market researchers NielsenIQ. Continue reading...

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The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 2w ago

Thanks to all who joined our Poetry Review reading groups online & in the Poetry Cafe this week! Masterfully steered by Julia Bird, the groups discussed poems by Major Jackson, Chloe Stopa-Hunt, J.H. Prynne, Jemma Borg, Sean Borodale, James Tate. Great to bring together passionate poetry readers!

A group of people sit in the Poetry Cafe holding copies of the Summer 2026 Poetry Review
The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 2w ago

Well done to the students at Bulwell Academy in Nottingham who shared the poems they wrote in our wellbeing project, Steph's Poetry Space, at a special showcase at the New Art Exchange last week! Brilliantly co-hosted by poet Charley Genever and the tireless Mr Hunt! Photos by Tom Platinum-Morley

Poet Charley Genever hosting a poetry showcase, holding a microphone and piece of paper. In the background, a slide says Poetry SocietyTeacher Mr Hunt reads a poem about a spider at a student showcase. In the background, a slide shows a poem in the shape of a spider.Artwork by a young person. Cut out text reads 'Young Forever', outlined in multiple colours. Below, the Italian and England flags, the word 'England' and the text 'Corragio andra tutto bene' by my mom.
The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 3w ago

Calling all poets aged 11-17! Have you entered the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award? Our life-changing talent development scheme is free to enter, and poems can be on any theme. For more information, please visit foyleyoungpoets.org to submit your work online. Deadline: 31st July 2026

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The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 3w ago

Got a draft you're stuck with? Young Poets Network's got you covered! To request a copy of the recording, please email educationadmin [ at ] poetrysociety [ dot ] org [ dot ] uk with the subject line ‘Editing workshop.’ Please note that this workshop is aimed at writers aged 14+.

Promotional graphic announcing a free workshop recording for young poets to learn how to edit writing, branded THE POETRY SOCIETY, showing a person at a wooden table with an open notebook with handwritten notes, a clear ruler and a pencil case.
The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 3w ago

The National Poetry Competition, run by The Poetry Society since 1978, is now open for entries for a single unpublished poem. The judging panel Niall Campbell, Malika Booker and Luke Kennard are looking forward to reading your poems! Entry details via link in bio

An image of a fantasy landscape featuring cherry trees, clouds, and boats flying into a futuristic city. Text along the top of the image reads 'The Poetry Society, National Poetry Competition, Judges: Malika Booker, Niall Campbell & Luke Kennard, First prize £5000, Second prize £3000, Third Prize £2000. Entry by 31 October at poetrycosity.org.uk/npc'
The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 3w ago

New exhibition coming up! We've partnered with One Word Workshop to bring together visual artists Grafters Collective & 14 emerging poets in a series of workshops, culminating in the 'As I Said' exhibition. 📍 Poetry Cafe 📅 31 Jul-13 Aug, open at selected times (see link in bio for details) 💲 Free

Poster advertising an exhibition in the Poetry Cafe. A beige fabric background with brown stitching. Logos for Arts Council England, The Poetry Society Grafters Collective and Saatchi Gallery at the bottom. Text in black reads 'One Word presents As I Said, 31 July-13 August, and the artists' names: Antonia Del Ens, Beth Seeboo, Gem Bryant, Jennifer Jones, Lily Donaldson, Melissa Newbery Welcome, Amy Spaughton, Jayda Dawkins, Rachella Lartey, PamCam, Clare Smith, Eureka, Beryl Coley, brenda, Jay Azmi, Angie Louise Nut, Paula Goddard, Jenny Bardoville, Chi, Isha Joy'
The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 4w ago

Congratulations to John Agard, who today won the CLiPPA children's poetry award for an unprecedented third time! poetrysociety.org.uk/news/john-ag...

John Agard wins the CLiPPA for unprecedented third time - The Poetry Society

John Agard has been named the winner of the CLiPPA (Centre for Literary in Primary Education Poetry Award), at a ceremony today at the National Theatre on London’s Southbank. Hundreds of young people ...

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The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 4w ago

Join us either online or at The Poetry Café for our in-person Poetry Review reading group. Dive into the Summer 2026 issue of the Review with fellow poetry enthusiasts and explore the diverse voices and themes that shape contemporary poetry. Link in in our bio for tickets.

A sage green square featuring the cover image of the Summer 2026 edition of The Poetry Review. Along the top of the image is a banner depicting people sat at a table discussing poetry. The text on the image reads 'Poetry Revie Reading group, Monday 20 July, 6:30 pm online session via Zoom. Wednesday 22 July, 6:30 pm at The Poetry Cafe. Free for members, £5 for non members. Poetrysociety.org.uk/events'