Rebecca McGuire-Snieckus
Transatlantic Poetry Series
Posted on March 5, 2025
11th March-3rd June 2025, 7pm
The Bath Spa University Transatlantic Poetry Series returns this season with a remarkable lineup of acclaimed poets from around the world. Running from December 2024 to June 2025, this series invites audiences to experience the power of poetry through virtual readings and discussions, showcasing voices that challenge, inspire, and connect across themes of identity, culture, and creativity.
In January, Shane McCrae brings his unique poetic voice, having earned widespread acclaim for works like In the Language of My Captor, which won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and was a National Book Award finalist. February features Emily Berry, a poet and editor whose emotionally rich works like Stranger, Baby delve into themes of grief, imagination, and self-discovery.
March welcomes Sandeep Parmar, a scholar and poet celebrated for collections like Eidolon, which won the Ledbury Forte Prize. April’s featured poet, Chen Chen, offers a distinctive blend of humor and reflection in works like Your Emergency Contact Has Experienced an Emergency, which explores love, loss, and cultural identity.
The series concludes with two highly anticipated readings. Niall Campbell (May) brings his lyrical, Hebrides-inspired poetry, including his latest collection The Island in the Sound. Finally, in June, Oliver de la Paz, Poet Laureate of Worcester, MA, shares selections from The Diaspora Sonnets, a finalist for the National Book Award and winner of the New England Book Award.
This season promises to be a vibrant celebration of poetic innovation and insight. Each event begins at 7:00 PM UTC (2:00 PM EST) on Microsoft Teams and is free to attend via TicketSource.
Whether you’re a devoted poetry enthusiast or new to the genre, the Transatlantic Poetry Series offers a chance to connect with some of the most dynamic voices in contemporary literature. Reserve your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable journey through the art of poetry.
For further information, please contact Tim Liardet on t.liardet@bathspa.ac.uk.
11 March – Sandeep Parma
22 April – Chen Chen
6 May – Niall Campbell
3 June – Oliver de la Paz
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