LitfestMaya Chowdhry’s first collection, The Seamstress and The Global Garment, was published by Commonword in October and launched during the Manchester Literature Festival. It’s a wonderful collection. And I’m not the only one to think so:
Saradha Soobrayen, the poetry editor of Chroma, said: “Chowdhry’s poems are uniquely alive to the possibilities of multiple identities, fused mother tongues and the interweaving of myths.”
While Nii Parkes, of Flipped Eye, said: “Maya’s poetry exhibits playfulness and depth in equal measure. Her writing is mature and confident, with a clear sense of voice, her poems a delight to read.”
If you missed the launch, there’s another chance to hear Maya’s intimate reading of her work on Thursday 25 November, at the greenroom, Manchester. She is also hosting a clothes swap as part of the event (bring at least three items to take part in that, drop off between 5-7.30pm, but it’s not compulsory).
The event starts at 8pm, is free and should be a goodie.
