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LOUISA ADJOA PARKER
Poet
available for workshops, writing residencies, and projects
 Louisa
can work with participants to
explore her own and others’ poetry, and support them to write their
own poems. This can be during workshops, or longer
residencies/projects leading to publication or performance. She
enjoys collaborating with other artists and is interested in
producing work that combines words with images, dance and other art
forms.
Louisa’s
collection ‘Salt-sweat and
Tears’ explores her childhood and later experiences in the
West-country, as well as themes of belonging, home, family,
relationships and landscape. Critically acclaimed by the likes of
Linton Kwesi Johnson and Selima Hill, her work is described as ‘raw’
and ‘honest’. Her accessible style appeals to readers from all
backgrounds. She has had work published in a range of publications
and online, and performed at venues including the Bridport Prize
Live, and Exeter Respect festival.
What
organisations have said:
Year
6 children were enthused when
working with a 'real writer’. They were able to share their ideas
openly due to the way in which she was happy to share her own very
personal memories with children, who were inspired to create their
own poems following a distinct theme. These poems became part of a
class book which will be shared with others as they progress through
the school. A very enjoyable and rewarding experience.’
Nicholas
Kiddle, St Michael’s
Primary, Lyme Regis
She
(Louisa) made me feel proud of
myself
I
am what I am and cannot try to be
someone other than myself
Year
6 pupils, Holy Trinity School,
Weymouth
Thank you so much! The
children (and us adults) got so much out of the day. Your poetry is
beautiful and it inspired the children to write some of the best
poetry I’ve seen them produce.....Your openness enabled them to be
open too.
Debbie Weible, Oldway
Primary, Paignton
Please contact Louisa
on louisaparker3@hotmail.com
or Tel: 07984432445
for bookings.
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