Len Pennie, the Scots language poet and TikTok star whose Sunday Times-bestselling debut collection poyums is out now, has been interviewed by Smart Podcast, Trashy Books.

In the episode, which you can listen to in full here, Lennie discusses her poetry, healing from trauma and abuse, the subversive revolution of teaching a word a day in a minoritized language, using humour to overcome the ‘cultural hangover of linguistic oppression…’ and more poetry!

Whether she’s writing letters to her younger self, advocating for women’s rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship, Len’s voice is bold, unashamedly frank and unmistakably hers.

The poems in this collection, both funny and fiercely feminist, announce a formidable new talent. Moving deftly between English and Scots, poyums is as approachable as it is affecting.

Len’s debut collection, poyums, is out now. Grab your copy here in the US, and grab your UK copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.

Follow Len on TikTok @misspunnypennie and Twitter @Lenniesaurus.