poyums, the Sunday Times-bestselling debut poetry collection by Scots language poet Len Pennie, has been championed by poet and author Lemn Sissay.

In a discussion on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, which you can listen to here, Lemn recommended poyums and praised Len’s voice as “absolutely fierce and on fire.”

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.

poyums is out now. Grab your copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.

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