Founder and editor, Korrin Smith-Whitehouse , will discuss the project's aims and reflect on the first issue of the journal.

Molly Case will discuss her experience as guest editor for the very first issue, and perform her own work at the event. Molly is a nurse, published author and performance poet. Casey Bailey will also perform his work at the event and will discuss the Spring Issue which he will be guest editing. Casey is a published poet; an Assistant Headteacher and Birmingham’s Poet Laureate.

Contributors to the recent Winter 2021 issue will read their poems and take part in lively discussions about poetry and public service!

Public Sector Poetry Journal is a literary journal based in Northampton, UK. The journal is funded by Arts Council, England and supported by the University of Northampton. The journal’s aim is to give voice to public sector workers in Education, Health and Social Care. Poems provide an insight into these sectors and shine a light on the frustrations, challenges, concerns and joys of those working in them. Every poem submitted to the journal will contribute to a growing body of data about the sector; we will use ethnographic poetry to research the lived experiences of public sector workers.

The journal aims to connect those working in Health, Education and Social Care who also poet, introducing poets to each other’s work; creating a new platform for a new audience, and creating new opportunities for conversations to explore the public sector and discuss action and change. Public Sector Poetry Journal aims to highlight issues facing public sector workers through poetry, and advocate for change and improvement in the public sector, using poetry as a form of activism.

THIS EVENT WILL BE RECORDED.

Link for event: https://eu.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/39c7aeee955a43a0b99850e87423d15d