MLF24: Jackie Kay: A Life in Poetry and Protest

Jackie is a poet, novelist and writer of short stories. Her poetry collections include Fiere and Bantam. Her memoir Red Dust Road was adapted for the stage by Tanika Gupta and premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival. Her novel, Trumpet, won the Guardian Fiction Prize. From 2016 to 2021 she was the third modern Makar, the National Poet for Scotland. Hosted by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh. Presented in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester.