Poyums
Catch Len Pennie at Hay Festival
Len Pennie, author of the British Book Award-nominated collection of poetry poyums, will be in conversation with acclaimed Welsh poet Owen Sheers as part of the Hay Festival. The...
Poyums Among Book of the Year Shortlists
poyums, the Scots Book of the Year 2024 by Len Pennie, has been shortlisted for the British Book Awards 2025 in the ‘Discover’ category. Subscribers can read the full...
‘Powerful and Intense’: Daily Kos on Len Pennie’s Poetry
Len Pennie, author of the British Book Award-nominated collection of poetry poyums, has been praised for her poetry in the Daily Kos—an activist news site for progressives. In the...
Catch Len Pennie at Faversham Literary Festival!
Len Pennie, the Scots language poet and author of the award-winning, Sunday Times-bestselling poetry collection poyums, will be appearing at Faversham Literary Festival on Friday 28th February. On the...
Poyums is Book of the Month
poyums, the ‘wonderful’ (Salena Godden) debut poetry collection by Len Pennie, a Scots language trailblazer and activist, has been chosen by Waterstones to be their ‘Scottish Book of the...
Poyums Out Now in Paperback!
poyums, the ‘absolutely fierce’ (Lem Sissay) debut poetry collection by Len Pennie, the Scots language poet and women’s rights advocate, is out now in paperback. Whether she’s writing letters...
Poyums Breaks Into the Top Ten Poetry Titles of 2024
poyums, the #2 Sunday Times-bestselling debut poetry collection by Scots-language poet Len Pennie, has been ranked as the #8 bestselling poetry title of 2024. Congratulations, Len! Subscribers can see...
Poyums Named Bookseller Editor’s Choice
poyums, the 2024 Scots Book of the Year by Len Pennie, has been selected as an Editor’s Choice in The Bookseller‘s preview of paperback books released in February 2025!...
Catch Len Pennie at Push the Boat Out Festival
Len Pennie, the Scots language poet and author of the Scots Book of the Year 2024—the poetry collection poyums, will be appearing at the Push the Boat Out Festival...
Poyums: Voting Now Closed for Books Are My Bag Awards
Voting has now closed for the Books Are My Bag Awards. poyums, the #2 Sunday Times-bestselling debut poetry collection by Scots language poet and women’s rights advocate Len Pennie, was...
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