By Sophia Thakur (author)
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From acclaimed performance poet Sophia Thakur comes a powerful first collection of poems exploring issues of identity, difference, faith, relationships, fear, loss and joy.
Intricate, evocative and dazzling – these are poems that explore the experiences that connect people; they encourage readers to look within and explore the tendencies of the heart.
Sophia Thakur is one of the most brilliant and necessary voices from the UK. The power of her words will affect generations. - Angie Thomas
Uplifting, brave and quietly devastating, Sophia Thakur’s new collection of poetry is so resonant – whatever your age, background or experiences – she touches on the universal experiences we all know…Give your heart this book. - Stylist
It’s a real pleasure to find this empathic and empowering contemporary collection by Sophia Thakur. A powerful and relatable read. - Book Trust
Combine the soulful vibe of Jorja Smith and R.h Sin’s ability to mind read and you have Sophia Thakur's intimate and soulful collection. - @frizzythereader
This is performance poet Thakur's first collection of poems, exploring the themes of identity, relationships and loss. Sometimes raw, often tender and always speaking from the heart. -- Marianne Levy - i newspaper
Sophia Thakur won her first poetry award at 18, and since then she has performed at Glastonbury, Stylist's Remarkable Women Awards, international conferences, and given multiple TED talks.
She is a youth ambassador for the betterment of young black girls, and has worked with charities including Cancer Research UK, and with brands such as MTV, Samsung and Nike.
Sophia also worked with Walker Books in 2017 to create a piece of poetry inspired by The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas called Poetry for the Mandem.
Sophia combines words with fashion, sport, music and social responsibility to push the traditional boundaries of poetry. In 2019, Sophia published her first collection of poems, Somebody Give This Heart a Pen , to great critical acclaim, Angie Thomas saying: One of the most brilliant and necessary voices. The power of her words will affect generations.
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From acclaimed performance poet Sophia Thakur comes a powerful first collection of poems exploring issues of identity, difference, faith, relationships, fear, loss and joy. Intricate, evocative and dazzling – these are poems that explore the experiences that connect people; they encourage readers to look within and explore the tendencies of the heart.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Somebody Give This Heart a Pen and determined it is suitable for children aged 15-18 years old
Somebody Give This Heart a Pen features in the following genres: Stories in Verse, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for Young Adults, Recommendations
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Somebody Give This Heart a Pen was written by Sophia Thakur and published by Walker Books Ltd
Somebody Give This Heart a Pen has 107 pages
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