During lockdown Nyanda was at university. She chose to stay in her student accommodation rather than going home to her family. She spent 79 days alone, with deteriorating mental health, trying to study for her degree. This visceral, astonishing collection from one of the country's most exciting emerging performance poets explores this unprecedented moment in global history - from a personal and fascinating point of view.

About the Author
Nyanda Foday was Birmingham's Young Poet Laureate 2016-2018, and is inspired by the impact that words can have to create, unite, explain and enjoy. She strives to connect with others where she can by sharing and listening to others' work. Her parents moved from Sierra Leone to London before having Nyanda.

Reviews
"An essential poetic reflection on a difficult time that touched us all. Foday has given a searing poetic voice to the complexities and fallout of the pandemic" -- Joseph Coelho
"The rawness and the bravery of truth in this brilliant collection of performance poetry by Nyanda Foday, creates a powerfully challenging visceral experience. The intimacy of her words and insight into her experience are both painful and beautiful with each beat wrapped in freshness and honesty" -- J P Rose



Book Information
ISBN 9781839135033
Author Nyanda Foday
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 70g
Dimensions(mm) 6mm * 130mm * 178mm