Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community
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Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community is an event at Leeds City Library on 12 October 2026. It will feature readings from poet Kwame Dawes in conversation with Jason Allen-Paisant and Malika Booker, followed by a book signing and light refreshments.
Join us for an evening with one of the most revered voices in Caribbean and Global poetry, Kwame Dawes. We will celebrate his work, his special relationships with writers and communities and decades long connection with Leeds – including his role as Associate Poetry Editor at Peepal Tree Press – and his valued role as the Poet Laureate of Jamaica. Dawes will read from his works and be in conversation with special guest poets Jason Allen-Paisant and Malika Booker who will also delight us with readings from their works. Audiences will have the opportunity to meet the acclaimed poet and author at a post-conversation book signing. Light refreshments will be available. The event takes place through a partnership between Peepal Tree Press, Renaissance One, Out of Many People and Leeds Libraries.
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Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community takes place on Monday, 12 October 2026. The event runs until Friday, 20 November 2026.
Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community is held at Leeds City Library in Leeds (LS1 3AB).
Tickets for Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community
All dayuntil Friday, 20 November 2026
Leeds City Library · Leeds
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Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community is an event at Leeds City Library on 12 October 2026. It will feature readings from poet Kwame Dawes in conversation with Jason Allen-Paisant and Malika Booker, followed by a book signing and light refreshments.
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Join us for an evening with one of the most revered voices in Caribbean and Global poetry, Kwame Dawes. We will celebrate his work, his special relationships with writers and communities and decades long connection with Leeds – including his role as Associate Poetry Editor at Peepal Tree Press – and his valued role as the Poet Laureate of Jamaica. Dawes will read from his works and be in conversation with special guest poets Jason Allen-Paisant and Malika Booker who will also delight us with readings from their works. Audiences will have the opportunity to meet the acclaimed poet and author at a post-conversation book signing. Light refreshments will be available. The event takes place through a partnership between Peepal Tree Press, Renaissance One, Out of Many People and Leeds Libraries.
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WhereLeeds City Library
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When is Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community?
Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community takes place on Monday, 12 October 2026. The event runs until Friday, 20 November 2026.
Where is Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community taking place?
Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community is held at Leeds City Library in Leeds (LS1 3AB).
How do I get tickets for Celebrating Kwame Dawes: In Laureateship, Poetry & Community?
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