The Forward Book of Poetry 2026 Groundswell Speaker 2024 Whitney embarks on a journey

Whitney embarks on a journey to reclaim her memories and the truth that is buried deep in her early childhood in Kumasi

Founder of Netmums

Saffron creates Sydney

Transcendental Meditation and most recently

a daring detective

The Forward Book of Poetry 2026 Groundswell Speaker 2024 Whitney embarks on a journeyThe judges of the 2025 Forward Prizes for Poetry read hundreds of recent books and individual poems before arriving at this anthology. Celebrating the boldness and variety of today's poets, this collection opens windows into society, culture, and individual lives. The Forward Prizes are the most influential awards for new poetry published in the UK and Ireland. This selection combines fresh voices with familiar names, making the book essential reading