Forward Prizes shortlists revealed

Irish poetry publisher The Gallery Press has two collections shortlisted on the Forward Prize for Best Collection award. The Forward Prizes, now in their 24th year, today (8th June) announced the shortlists for the three annual awards, which celebrate established and emerging poets. The judging panel for the prizes looked at 204 collections and 227 single poems before deciding on the 15-strong shortlist – five for each award. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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