Scottish Poetry Library

From 2017-2021 I was the Scottish Poetry Library’s Events and Volunteers Manager. During this time, I showcased some of Scotland’s most exciting, vibrant, meaningful, and diverse poetic talent.

During this time, I curated and produced events for a year-round programme, as well as for two Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Over the course of these events, my programming celebrated a huge range of voices, often highlighting the incredible work of LGBT+ poets from Scotland and farther afield. 

As well as programming and producing these events, I often had the pleasure of chairing or hosting live performances and conversations. This included chairing or introducing poets such as Sean O’Brien, Aileen Ballantyne, MacGillivray, Janette Ayachi, and many more.

During the covid-19 pandemic, in partnership with the Scottish Book Trust’s Book Week Scotland, I wrote and produced ‘Inside the Scottish Poetry Library’.