Podcast appearances and mentions of yrsa daley ward

Yrsa Daley-Ward's new novel The Catch has a mind-bending premise. Clara and Dempsey are twin sisters raised separately after their mother's mysterious death. Then, on their 30th birthday, Clara swears she sees her mom on a city bus. But there's a catch: Her mom is the same age as the twins – 30. In today's episode, Daley-Ward speaks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about what happens when we desperately want something to be true. They discuss writing as a kind of wish-fulfillment, the book's dedication to readers who have lost a parent, and Well-Read Black Girl's new publishing imprint.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Through poetic reflection, Yrsa Daley-Ward helps us embrace the in-between moments, reminding us that the unknown can be the very terrain where real change begins. Settle into Stillness: Find a quiet space, get comfortable, and take a few slow breaths to arrive in the moment. Acknowledge the Unknown: Gently notice and name any uncertainty, confusion, or emotional fog you're feeling without needing to fix it. Welcome the Silence: Allow the silence and stillness to be here, trusting it holds meaning even if it feels uncomfortable. Reflect with Gentle Words: Repeat silently or write: “To love yourself through the darkness is to plant gardens at night.” Feel Your Connection: Remember that many others are also sitting with uncertainty, and you are not alone in this experience. Close with Compassion: Offer yourself kindness through touch or words and affirm that this pause is part of your growth. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Happiness Break Guide:YRSA DALEY-WARD is an award-winning poet and author. Her debut novel, The Catch, comes out June 3rd.Learn more about Yrsa here: https://yrsadaleyward.squarespace.com/Pre-order her book here: https://tinyurl.com/yanw6bb5Related Happiness Break episodes:Using Art As Medicine Series: https://tinyurl.com/k3mneupxMaking Space For You: https://tinyurl.com/yk6nfnfvHow To Awaken Your Creative Energy: https://tinyurl.com/4fknd8evRelated Science of Happiness episodes:Our Brains on Poetry: https://tinyurl.com/y9r9dyzdHow Art Heals Us: https://tinyurl.com/yc77fkzuAre You Following Your Inner Compass: https://tinyurl.com/y2bh8vvjFollow us on Instagram: @ScienceOfHappinessPodWe'd love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapHelp us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/234u5ds7

Learn how poetry can help your brain handle stress, process feelings, and spark insight.Summary: This episode of The Science of Happiness is part of our series Using Art As Medicine. We explore poetry, one of the oldest artforms, powers our brains, calms our nervous systems, and reduces anxiety by opening doors into our psyche. Whether you're reading or writing it, elements like rhythm, metaphor and rhyme improve memory, cognition and even self-esteem. This episode is made possible through the generous support of the John Templeton Foundation.How To Do This Practice: Find Your Moment: Notice the time of day when you feel closest to yourself. It might be early morning before the world wakes up, or another quiet pocket of time when your thoughts are unfiltered and your heart is open. Set the Scene: Create an atmosphere that supports you. Play music that matches your mood or inspires imagination. Let it be soft and inviting, not distracting, just enough to signal to your body that this is a sacred moment. Choose Your Tools: Use what feels natural. Journal, laptop, scrap paper, napkin, the format doesn't matter. What matters is that you're ready to begin. Write Without Interruption: Set a timer for 5 to 10 minutes. Let your pen or fingers move freely. Don't stop, don't edit, and don't worry about making sense, just see what comes. Welcome the Unsaid: Allow what's hidden, half-formed, or surprising to emerge.  Let It Be What It Is: When the timer ends, pause. Don't rush to interpret or fix your words. You've just made contact with something real, let that be enough. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.YRSA DALEY-WARD is an award-winning poet and author. Her debut novel, The Catch, comes out June 3rd. Learn more about Yrsa here: https://yrsadaleyward.squarespace.com/Pre-order her book here: https://tinyurl.com/yanw6bb5DR. SUSAN MAGSAMEN is a Professor of Neurology at John Hopkins, and author of the New York Times bestseller, Your Brain On Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Learn more about Dr. Magsamen  here: https://tinyurl.com/33v8m5mdRead Dr. Magsamen's book here: https://tinyurl.com/426k87f2Related The Science of Happiness episodes:  Using Art As Medicine Series: https://tinyurl.com/k3mneupxHow Art Heals Us: https://tinyurl.com/yc77fkzuHow Awe Helps You Navigate Life's Challenges: https://tinyurl.com/2466rnm4Related Happiness Breaks:How To Awaken Your Creative Energy: https://tinyurl.com/4fknd8evMaking Space For You: https://tinyurl.com/yk6nfnfvA Self-Compassion Meditation For Burnout: https://tinyurl.com/485y3b4yTell us about your experience with poetry. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/y9r9dyzd

Yrsa Daley Ward est une écrivaine, poétesse, mannequin et cet épisode en anglais a été enregistré à la conférence Harvest Series. C'est un épisode particulier car il s'agit d'abord du podcast de la conférence dont l'hôtesse est Rose Claverie et je me joins à elle pour cette discussion à 3 avec Yrsa pour parler de créativité, de beauté, de poésie. Mais aussi du rôle d'instagram dans l'écriture pour une artiste. Nous parlons ensemble de la créativité comme d'un mode de vie, nous en profitons pour parler de santé mentale, d'écriture, de ce qui fait de vous un artiste ou pas. Une conversation très douce avec 2 femmes incroyables.

Our episode for the day for Harvest Series is all about writing. I was deeply moved by Yrsa Daley-Ward's beautiful poem recited on the beach during the opening of the Harvest Series summit in Kaplankaya. The poem, about a family dinner that felt quite uncomfortable, sets the tone for this episode.In this interview, recorded with my friend Greg Pouy, we delve into creativity and authenticity. Yrsa, author of "Bones", shares her spontaneous and authentic writing process, making this a conversation you won't want to miss. Tune in to explore the magic of poetry and the power of genuine expression[2:30] – Introduction to the interview. Yrsa recites a poem about love.[5:49] – Greg asks Yrsa about her relationship with letting go.[7:35] – The meaning behind the title of Yrsa's book, Bone.[9:13] – Yrsa's vision for modern poetry.[12:00] – Discussion on authenticity. Yrsa talks about organizing workshops and how she helps people realize their creativity.[15:10] – Has Yrsa always been confident in writing and publishing her thoughts?[19:00] – Greg inquires about women of colour in writing. Yrsa discusses the increasing number of women of colour in the literary world.[21:29] – The impact of social networks on Yrsa's work and her engagement with them.[24:50] – Yrsa reads "Poetry," the poem she recited during the Harvest opening ceremony by the fire—an unforgettable moment.[29:30] – Harvest of the Day: I ask Yrsa about a moment when she felt radically connected with her family.[31:14] – Greg's final question, "Vlan": What does Yrsa want to open or close the door to?You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir, and teamMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

This episode of The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation is a powerful exploration of mental health, self-discovery, and growth alongside the renowned writer and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward. Host Rachel Keener dives deep with Yrsa on challenging the idea of fear as a negative force, reframing it as an opportunity for growth and self-awareness. Yrsa shares how she integrates mental health practices into her writing process, fostering both honesty and vulnerability in her work. The conversation explores navigating the spectrum of emotions, including grief and joy, while finding a healthy balance between solitude and connection, and how introducing new experiences can ignite personal growth and even slow down the perception of time.This conversation offers valuable tools and inspiration for anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being and embrace their ever-evolving self.–The Unfolding: Presented by The Loveland Foundation podcast is an additional resource not only to the public but also to our therapy fund cohort members. The Loveland Foundation therapy fund and resources are only made possible through support from our community. At The Loveland Foundation, we are committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Our resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. Since our founding, the Therapy Fund has provided financial support for therapy to over 13,000 Black women, girls, and non-binary individuals across the country.Links:Support the Love Us Campaign by donating $5 today: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/Support the show: https://give.thelovelandfoundation.org/give/436656/#!/donation/checkoutFollow Yrsa Daley-Ward on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yrsadaleywardFollow The Loveland Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelandfoundation/Visit the website: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/Support the Show.

Lecture par l'autrice & Julia Kerninon Rencontre animée par Jennifer Padjemi Années 80 dans le nord de l'Angleterre. Yrsa grandit avec son frère Roo et sa mère infirmière. Démunie, leur mère les confie à leurs grands-parents, membres de l'Église Adventiste du 7e jour. Au fil des ans, Yrsa subit, de façon insidieuse puis frontale et traumatique, l'emprise des hommes sur son corps transformé. Le récit d'Yrsa est le contrepied poétique et touchant au male gaze, par la voix mutante d'une enfant, d'une sœur, d'une ado, d'une escort, d'une poétesse dans l'âme, d'une femme en plein empowerment. La Vie précieuse est un ultra-moderne récit de formation, qui rappelle les effets de composition cinglants de la réalisatrice Michaela Coel (série I May Destroy You) et les envolées pleines de vie et de rage de Kae Tempest. Libre, déterminée, militante féministe et intersectionnelle, Yrsa Daley-Ward a imposé sa voix dans le monde entier, saluée par le Pen Prize du meilleur roman autobiographique. Elle a par ailleurs collaboré avec Beyoncé en 2020 pour le film et l'album Black is King. « Jusqu'ici, j'ai tout aimé, même les choses les plus terribles. » Yrsa Daley-Ward, La Vie précieuse. À lire – Yrsa Daley-Ward, La vie précieuse, trad. de l'anglais par Julia Kerninon, éd. La Croisée, 2024. – Julia Kerninon, Sauvage, L'Iconoclaste, 2023.

The British poet Yrsa Daley-Ward tells us why her memoir "The Terrible" is not as gloomy as it sounds, as the book is released in a French translation which highlights the optimism in her writing. She's collaborated with fashion labels, filmmakers and even Beyoncé, but is probably best known for her Instagram posts, which provide bursts of digital poetry to an ever-growing audience. We also chat about juggling literary and acting work, and her 360° approach to creativity.

Oshun is one of the most popular Orishas, but her allure and her wrath go hand-in-hand. Join Lyvonne and Osún priestess, Iya Osundara (aka “Bruja Banton”) for a conversation on owning your spiritual journey, accepting your calling, and the sacred nature of being gully! Inspired by "Bone" by Yrsa Daley-Ward.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode's supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that's right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content (like book studies, audio essays, tarot/oracle card readings, behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive sneak peeks, and more!).Other ways to support Lyvonne and her work:Cash App: $PastorBaeVenmo: @LyvonneBriggsZelle: Lyvonne.Briggs@gmail.com

This week we have a 'TWO Part' affair for you @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ fans!!! 'Part ONE' has two new Netflix joints, the first from AGC Studios, Confluential Films is an adaption of a popular romance novel, the second is a documentary about cloning! We step back to look at the third instalment of a boxing franchise from Amazon Studios, MGM Studios. AND, checkout a new documentary from Proximity Media, Onyx Collective & Hulu about creating a modern inclusive American Anthem! In 'Part One' we have: The Perfect Find Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/CnuQ1Ex8OQw Tribeca Film Festival: 14th June 2023 Digital Release Date: 23rd June 2023 Director: Numa Perrier Cast: Gabrielle Union, Keith Powers, Aisha Hinds, DB Woodside, Alani "La La" Anthony, Gina Torres, Janet Hubert, Shayna McHale, Latoia Fitzgerald, Steelo Brim, Lina Green, Erica Jaye Green, Jay Jean, Winnie Harlow, T.S. Madison, Phoenix Noelle, Godfrey, Remy Ma, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Leigh Davenport, Numa Perrier Running Time: 99 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/n4tjqqGgky8 Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/title/81030422 Website: Here. https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-perfect-find-release-date-news-photos ------------ Creed III Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/euVkSePqGDY World Premiere: 9th February 2023 Theatrical Release Date: 11th March 2023 Digital Release Date: Director: Michael B. Jordan Cast: Jonathan Majors, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Selenis Leyva, Florian Munteanu, Phylicia Rashad, Spence Moore II, Tony Bellew, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Michelle Davidson, Jacob 'Stitch' Duran, Canelo Álvarez, Leah Haile, Jessica McCaskill Running Time: 116 min Cert: 12a Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/AHmCH7iB_IM Watch via Prime Video: Here. https://www.amazon.com/Creed-III-Michael-B-Jordan/dp/B0B8TKJCRQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=creed+3&qid=1688156390&s=instant-video&sprefix=cr%2Cinstant-video%2C172&sr=1-1 Watch via Prime Video UK: Here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0B8THYHFJ/ref=atv_mv_hom_c_t29T9L_11_1 Website: Here. https://www.mgmstudios.com/creed-iii/home/ Twitter: @creedmovie https://twitter.com/creedmovie Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/CreedMovieUK/?brand_redir=505861482904561 Instagram: @creedmovie https://www.instagram.com/creedmovie/?hl=en ------------ King of Clones Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/5KwYSZbjYKk South by Southwest Film Festival: 11th March 2023 Digital Release Date: 23rd June 2023 Director: Aditya Thayi Cast: Woo Suk Hwang, Kim Dae-jung, Kim Jong-il, Roh Moo-hyun, Park Ji-sung, Jin Joong-gwon, Choi Seung-ho, George W. Bush, Jung Ho-seok, Kim Tae-hyung, Son Heung-min Running Time: 85 min Cert: 12a Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/ftRiWT9z5Ng Digital Platforms: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Watch via Netflix: Here. https://www.netflix.com/title/81516199 ------------ Anthem Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/xHrEfnic6V8 Tribeca Film Festival: 11th June 2023 Digital Release Date: 28th June 2023 Director: Peter Nicks Cast: Kris Bowers, D.J. Dahi, Joy Harjo, Ruby Amanfu, Charity Bogden, Cecilia Peña-Govea, Briana Nicole Henry, Bowie Noble-Natche, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Mark Clague Credit: Onyx Collective, Proximity Media, This Machine, Hulu, Disney+, Disney Plus Genre: Documentary, Music Running Time: 99 min Cert: 12a Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/qnYaOdnmINA Watch via Disney+: Here. https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/anthem/ExcO0dpFZTZl Watch via Hulu: Here. https://www.hulu.com/movie/anthem-6b25fac9-da2b-45a3-8e09-e4156b0471cc Website: Here. https://www.proximitymedia.com/nonfiction/anthem/ ------------ *(Music) 'Little Black Submarines' by The Black Keys - 2011 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

What is the secret of fearlessness? How do you focus if you're feeling nervous?   In this final episode of the How to Own the Room masterclass series, we dive back into the back catalogue for key tips and tricks on How to Be Confident. Actress Petra Massey (Sandstrom, Miranda) is best known for clowning and physical theatre - she carries herself with a profound inner confidence, and talks to Viv about channelling fear through her body in a productive way.  Another counter-intuitive trick for confidence, is using advocacy to empower others. Vanessa Sanyauke, CEO of Girls Talk Global, explains that when you act as an advocate for other people, it gives you a chance to use your voice and remind yourself of that true unshakeable confidence. As a performance poet, storyteller, best-selling author and co-writer on Beyoncé's visual album Black is King, Yrsa Daley-Ward performs a lot of her own words on stage and for film. She compares her performance to a jazz improvisation, that is more honest and authentically her. Viv's new book, Happy High Status: How to Be Effortlessly Confident, is available for preorder. @vivgroskop

As we head into the final month of the year, which for many has been a year of re-emergence and reimagining, there's never been a more important time to reconnect with our own inner creativity. And, by the way, this is even more important if you're someone who, maybe, has never even considered themselves all that creative, or in any way skilled at it. But, now, it's not just about our work or hobbies or passions, we need to find new ways to turn our creative impulse loose on life, itself. That process of reimagining, of stepping into a place of possibility, takes a blend of inspiration, action-taking and wisdom from those who've been immersing themselves in the world of creativity for years. This is why we're excited to bring you a power compilation collective today that focuses in on igniting creativity in all parts of work, play, relationships, and life. We've brought together 4 incredible voices, Lisa Congdon, James Victore, Yrsa Daley-Ward, and Mike Han. Each comes from wildly different backgrounds, experiences, and challenges, and each also finds ways, often ways no one else saw, to center creativity in their work and also explore life as the ultimate creative canvas. You can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | The Lisa Congdon SessionsYou can find James at: Website | InstagramYou can find Yrsa at: Website | InstagramYou can find Mike at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode be sure to check out the full-length episodes of these conversations we had with Lisa, James, Yrsa, & Mike. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount CodesPeloton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 212, Shanti sets off to become a world traveler by booking a trip to, you guessed it, Atlanta while Antoinette revisits Yrsa Daley-Ward's The How. Together, we respond to listener voicemails that range from touch deprivation to pretty privilege within the Me Too movement. Finally, we are joined by the incredible Kim of the Kimbology podcast who ushers us through a cannabis 101 class for dummies. Connect with Kim: IG Buisness- @kimbologypodcast IG Personal- kimbo_ishhttps://linktr.ee/Kimbology#Meditate #Masterbate #MedicateSong credit: D'evils by Sir

Yrsa is an author, actor, model, storyteller and screenwriter. She is most known for her debut book, Bone and her autobiographical novel, The Terrible, which won the PEN/Ackerley Prize. Yrsa also co-wrote Black Is King, Beyoncé's musical film and visual album. As Saturn is associated with boundaries and discipline, this episode demonstrates how important these principles are for our creativity. Paradoxically, when we plan out and structure our days, and are disciplined with our daily rituals, we create more freedom and space for self expression and allow inspiration to flow. Caggie and Yrsa talk about fear, how to get out of our own way, the alchemy of writing, vulnerability, and share their own sobriety journeys. Sign up to our Saturn Returns newsletter https://www.saturnreturns.co/newslettersignup for Saturn Returns live show early access. For more Saturns Returns content, head to: saturnreturns.co

Yrsa Daley-Ward's work explores all parts of the human condition, but especially those we don't tend to speak of: mental health, sexuality, love, grief and addiction. Her words have resonated with hundreds of thousands of readers around the world: through her acclaimed books of poetry and memoir, bone and The Terrible and through her powerful writing for Beyoncé's cultural touchstone Black Is King. In conversation with acclaimed novelist and poet Salena Godden, Yrsa joins the How To Academy Podcast to offer a compelling invitation for self-renewal. How can we remove our filters, and see and feel more of who we really are behind the preconceived notions of property and manners we've accumulated with age? Find out from one of the most celebrated young voices in contemporary culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from our two-week hiatus & in true ATWC fashion, we are asking more questions! We discuss Kanye, Lisa Bonet & Jason Mamoa, and the wild wild west/LA train robberies. For our main topic, we discuss "The How" by Yrsa Daley-Ward and explore our use (or lack thereof) of the word, "No". Are we saying, "No" enough? Do we feel guilty when we do? Join us...Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodes Shop ATWC Merch: https://www.aroundthewaycurls.com/collectionsSong credit: Destiny's Child "No, No, No Part 1" https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-no-no-pt-1/153425563?i=153425872

We're launching into the new year with the crazy talented @yrsadaleyward. Tune in as the pair discussing storytelling, co-writing for @beyonce's Black Is King and producing work so close to the knuckle.Yrsa will be kicking off our January ‘The Poets' month where we will be chatting with many other incredible voices on the show. Stay tuned for more

My guest today, Yrsa Daley-Ward, is an author, actor, model, and screenwriter of mixed Jamaican and Nigerian heritage. Growing up in the northwest of England, she found herself quickly exited from her home, being raised by her grandparents at the age of 6, and struggling in many ways to understand what had just happened. Reading and writing became her salvation. A more introverted kid, raised in a strict religious family, in a tradition that no one outside the family shared, being vegetarian, and the only Black person in her school who also happened to stand nearly a foot above her peers by her early teens, she yearned to just fit in. To not stand out. She didn't want to be different. Yet, something in the order of magic happened when her teacher noticed Yrsa's gift for language and asked her to begin sharing her poems before the class as spoken words. She came alive. It was like she stepped outside herself and all was as it should be. And that very feeling, though stifled for a time, would come roaring back to life years later when, living in Cape Town, South Africa, she stumbled into a weekly poetry group. Following a weekly prompt, Yrsa wrote a poem entitled Mental Health, then performed it from the stage. The response took her breath away. In that moment, she knew this would be her life. And, it has become just that.Now, three books and many stages in, having cultivated a giant global community, co-written Beyoncé's musical film and visual album, Black Is King, her work has appeared in Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, and so many other outlets. Her work draws from her own experiences and larger issues affecting our behavior, culture, and life, fusing poetry with theatre, music, and storytelling, while sharing universal, often hard, but honest and real experiences in verse, in a way that draws you in and makes you feel less alone. Yrsa's newest book ‘The How,' was written entirely during the pandemic, and we talk about her journey to this moment, explore some of the poems and ideas, and also dive into what it was like to create work that is so close to the bone at a moment like this.You can find Yrsa at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Cleo Wade, about crafting language, performing and moving people.My new book Sparked!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 110. Essah Cozett returns to the mic to discuss her life updates, 2022 aspirations, and reads a poem by Yrsa Daley-Ward. Please consider donating to support the Essah's Way podcast. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/essahsway Essah Cozett Diaz is a Liberian-American poet, podcaster, and PhD candidate specializing in Literature and Language of the English-speaking Caribbean at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras. Her research is rooted in storytelling, migration, and African tradition healing practices. Currently, she is serving her second term as Chair of the Caribbean Without Borders Graduate Student Conference. In 2016, she founded Hermanas Del Agua to create a safe space for women to practice strategic self-care in Puerto Rico. Her writing has appeared in several international print and online publications. She loves encouraging others to move forward with ease in pursuit of their dreams.  https://www.essahcozett.com

This week Cariad talks to writer Yrsa Daley-Ward (The How, Beyonce's Black is King, Bone) about her mum, who died when she was twenty-two and her grandmother, who helped raise her and passed away this year. As ever we talk about grief, death lessons + commonality of pain.You can follow Yrsa on Instagram @yrsadaleyward and her new book, The How, is available to buy now.You can follow the Griefcast on Twitter + Instagram @thegriefcastThis is the last episode of season 8, thank you so much for listening and we'll be back in the New Year!Griefcast is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios (or Cariad's living room in lockdown), artwork is by Jayde Perkin and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. And remember, you are not alone.Rose D'or Nominee 2019, Podcast of the Year 2018, Best Podcast ARIA's 2018.Apple Podcast Spotlight pick for October 2021"the pandemic's most important podcast" TelegraphSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could it be like jazz? Viv Groskop talks to writer, poet and performer Yrsa Daley-Ward about allowing a bit of improvisation into your performance, so that you can respond to the energy in the room. They talk shyness, nerves - and bringing the realest, clearest, most honest version of yourself. Don't look for perfection, she says. There's always another chance to create something new.   You can find out more about Yrsa and her work, including her latest book The How: Notes on the Great Work of Meeting Yourself, here. Viv's book, Lift As You Climb is out now. @vivgroskop

It's our 100th episode! Sort of - we may have slightly lost count. But there is still plenty of cause for celebration as we are in the company of poet, author, memoirist and actor Yrsa Daley-Ward! Her poetry collection Bone was widely acclaimed while her memoir The Terrible won the PEN/Ackerley Prize. She co-wrote Black Is King with Beyonce and her latest book is The How described as "a gratifying exploration of the self". We talked to her about the best books to listen to, the genius of Jeanette Winterson, finding books on stoops and books that induce calm.BOOKSDaisy Buchanan - InsatiableDaisy Buchanan - CareeringYrsa Daley-Ward - The TerribleYrsa Daley-Ward - The HowJeanette Winterson - Oranges Are Not the Only FruitJeanette Winterson - Written on the BodyHelen Oyeyemi - Boy Snow BirdJonathan Swift - Gulliver's TravelsJenny Slate - Little WeirdsTa-Nehisi Coates - Between the World and MeHelen Oyeyemi - PeacesSpike Milligan - Collected PoetryRolad Dahl - James and the Giant PeachRoger McGough - Collected PoteryVātsyāyana - Kama SutraAlice Walker - Colour PurpleAlice Walker - By the Light of my Father's SmileToni Morrison - SulaToni Morrison - BelovedJeanette Winterson - Sexing the CherrySamantha Hunt - The SeasPhyllis Grant - Everything is Under ControlAnnie Dillard - Pilgrim at Tinker CreekHanya Yanagihara - A Little LifeOcean Vuong - On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousKiese Laymon - HeavyPatricia Lockwood - No One is Talking About ThisSamantha Hunt - The Dark DarkAlice Walker - Collected StoriesCarmen Maria Machado - Her Body and Other PartiesCarmen Maria Machado - In The Dream HouseAkwaeke Emezi - Death of Vivek OjiAkwaeke Emezi - Fresh WaterKevin Wilson - Nothing To See Here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

pur·pose / noun / the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.Writer, actor, model and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward talks with Brie and Jessie about purpose and how to find it within yourself. Later on, we check in with you, our listeners, to hear what helps you tune out the noise.Follow Learning Lots on Instagram, Twitter, & LinktreeFollow Brie Larson on Instagram & TwitterFollow Jessie Ennis on InstagramFollow Yrsa Daley-Ward on Instagram

One year on from the toppling of the Colston Statue in Bristol, Descendants asks... how close is each of us to the legacy of Britain's role in slavery? And who does that mean our lives are connected to? Yrsa Daley-Ward narrates seven episodes telling the stories of people whose lives today are all connected through this history. The story begins with Jen Reid – whose image first captured attention of the national and international press after a replacement statue of her appeared on the plinth where Colston once stood. In the first episode, we discover the connection between Jen's ancestors in Jamaica and another family 3000 miles away in Detroit. Scrolling backwards and forwards in time, their stories span 200 years and take us on a journey from a plantation field in Jamaica to a football pitch in Scotland and a connection to a legendary figure of the 20th century. Producers: Polly Weston, Candace Wilson, Rema Mukena Editor: Kirsten Lass Academic consultants: Matthew Smith and Rachel Lang of the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at UCL Additional genealogical research is by Laura Berry

One year on from the toppling of the Colston Statue in Bristol, Descendants asks... how close is each of us to the legacy of Britain's role in slavery? And who does that mean our lives are connected to? Yrsa Daley-Ward narrates seven episodes telling the stories of people whose lives today are all connected through this history. The story begins with Jen Reid – whose image first captured attention of the national and international press after a replacement statue of her appeared on the plinth where Colston once stood. In the first episode, we discover the connection between Jen's ancestors in Jamaica and another family 3000 miles away in Detroit. Scrolling backwards and forwards in time, their stories span 200 years and take us on a journey from a plantation field in Jamaica to a football pitch in Scotland and a connection to a legendary figure of the 20th century. Producers: Polly Weston, Candace Wilson, Rema Mukena Editor: Kirsten Lass Academic consultants: Matthew Smith and Rachel Lang of the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at UCL Additional genealogical research is by Laura Berry

One year on from the toppling of the Colston Statue in Bristol, Descendants asks... how close is each of us to the legacy of Britain's role in slavery? And who does that mean our lives are connected to? Yrsa Daley-Ward narrates seven episodes telling the stories of people whose lives today are all connected through this history. Malik was a lost teenager in Liverpool when a chance encounter with Gil Scott-Heron set him on a path to find out more about his history. His journey to uncover his ancestry would take him to Guyana where he would discover the way Britain's role in slavery shaped the lives of his family today. But it also led him to discover his connection right back to the place where he began, and to the heart of power in Britain. In Liverpool, 200 years ago, Malik's ancestors would clash with Mark's ancestor, a prominent abolitionist called James Cropper. To this day Mark runs the family paper mill, James Cropper PLC, and the legend of James Cropper has travelled right down through the generations... yet Mark makes a shocking discovery when he learns that there's another side to his ancestry after all. Producers: Polly Weston, Candace Wilson, Rema Mukena Editor: Kirsten Lass Academic consultants: Matthew Smith and Rachel Lang of the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at UCL Additional genealogical research by Laura Berry

One year on from the toppling of the Colston Statue in Bristol, Descendants asks... how close is each of us to the legacy of Britain's role in slavery? And who does that mean our lives are connected to? Yrsa Daley-Ward narrates seven episodes telling the stories of people whose lives today are all connected through this history and its legacy. As a teenager growing up in South London, Marlon discovered steel pan and it changed his life. While grappling with the meaning of his own surname, and how it connects to the history of British slavery, he uncovers how the instrument he loves was also born out of the legacies of this history. The heritage of carnival and steel pan leads us to Valerie, a white woman, born and raised in Trinidad, who seeks to understand how her family ended up on this isle - and discovers her ancestor's role in the events which led to the creation of a cultural institution. Producers: Polly Weston, Candace Wilson, Rema Mukena Editor: Kirsten Lass Academic consultants: Matthew Smith and Rachel Lang of the UCL Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery Additional genealogical research is by Laura Berry

Descendants looks into our lives and our pasts and asks how close is each of us to the legacy of British slavery? And, in turn, who does that mean our lives are connected to? Narrated by Yrsa Daley-Ward, the poet and writer introduces us to a network of lives, each one connected in one way or another through the history of slavery. Marcus is of Bajan descent, Rev Alison Waters is a vicar in rural Somerset, and Ruth is a middle class woman living in Bristol. Their lives today have all been impacted by the legacy of one of the biggest slave owners in British history - a man called Thomas Daniel. Producers: Polly Weston, Candace Wilson, Rema Mukena Editor: Kirsten Lass Academic consultants: Matthew Smith and Rachel Lang of the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at UCL Additional genealogical research by Laura Berry

One year on from the toppling of the Colston Statue in Bristol, Descendants asks... how close is each of us to the legacy of Britain's role in slavery? And who does that mean our lives are connected to? Yrsa Daley-Ward narrates seven episodes telling the stories of people whose lives today are all connected through this history and its legacy. Government Minister, James Cleverly, the first British MP of Sierra Leone descent, takes us back through his family history and the way his experiences of Sierra Leone helped shape his perspective on Britain and colonialism. It's a history which is directly linked to Britain's role in slavery, and its aftermath. He understands he is descended from the Mende tribe. A few thousand miles away, Deadria Farmer-Paellmann has also discovered she is descended from the Mende tribe - but her ancestors were enslaved and trafficked to South Carolina. The discovery becomes part of her life's mission to try to get reparations for the descendants of the enslaved. Producers: Polly Weston, Candace Wilson, Rema Mukena Editor: Kirsten Lass Academic consultants: Matthew Smith and Rachel Lang of the UCL Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery Additional genealogical research is by Laura Berry

Narrated by Yrsa Daley-Ward, the poet and writer introduces us to a network of lives, each one connected in one way or another through the legacy of Britain's role in slavery. Chidi grew up in London, and learned at an early age that he was descended from a late 19th Century Nigerian slave trader called Nwaubani Ogogo. He describes how he came to terms with this and the impact racial stereotyping has had on his life, while his history takes us back in time to a moment in the aftermath of the abolition of slavery, when his ancestor still had a license to trade enslaved people. The rush for Africa was beginning; Britain had turned its attention from the slave trade to palm oil. Nwaubani traded both, and was licensed to a British Corporation. British businesspeople were desperate to gain access to the palm oil which Nwaubani sold. One man in the North West of England had been trying to strike deals in Nigeria - he wanted to be able to control production and prices himself - and his company would eventually buy the corporation which was licensing Nwaubani. But in the meantime, he turned his attention to the Belgian Congo where King Leopold offered him everything he wanted. The man's name was William Lever - whose company, the Lever Brothers, would eventually become Unilever. Famous across the North of England for his philanthropic endeavours, students and alumni at the school re-founded by him - The Bolton School - are just coming to terms with his legacy. Not technically slavery, but not free labour either. Producers: Polly Weston, Candace Wilson, Rema Mukena Editor: Kirsten Lass Academic consultants: Matthew Smith and Rachel Lang of the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at UCL Additional genealogical research by Laura Berry

Narrated by Yrsa Daley-Ward, the poet and writer introduces us to a network of lives, each one connected in one way or another through the legacy of Britain's role in slavery. In the final episode, the connections between histories bring us right back to the start - the 7th June 2020, and the day the Colston statue was toppled. Richard Pendlebury runs a charity for older people in Bristol, called The Anchor Society. In 1895 their member, J. Arrowsmith, paid for the Colston statue to be put up - 175 years after Colston's death. Alasdair was one of those who helped put it in the harbour, but he's also been looking into his own family history, and was surprised to see a very familiar name appear in his tree, back in the 17th Century. Assistant Producer: Rema Mukena Producer: Candace Wilson Series Producer: Polly Weston Editor: Kirsten Lass Academic consultants: Matthew Smith and Rachel Lang of the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at UCL Additional genealogical research by Laura Berry Studio Manager: Michael Harrison

How close is each of us to the legacy of Britain's role in slavery? And who does that mean our lives are connected to? Yrsa Daley-Ward narrates seven episodes telling the stories of people whose lives today are all connected through this history. Producers: Polly Weston, Candace Wilson, Rema Mukena Editor: Kirsten Lass

Songs To Live By is a podcast celebrating different generations of Black culture through the shared love of music. Host Vick Hope is joined by two guests, who grew up at different times, to share the songs that shaped their lives. Each guest brings two songs and each episode is a journey into their lives, our history and some great music - new and old. In this episode Vick is joined by poet and former model Yrsa Daley-Ward and Chanté Joseph. Yrsa is known for her debut best-selling book, Bone, and for being an "Instagram poet". Chanté Joseph is a social media creative, host and writer. She also presented Channel 4's online series 'How Not To Be Racist' which examines racism and misconceptions about race.

I was telling a story, and as an actor, as an artist, that’s the central love.  Actor and audiobook narrator Kobna Holdbrook-Smith talks about what it was like to voice Rivers of London as his very first audiobook, what he had to unlearn to do voice work, how Frank Sinatra inspired his mic technique, and even his first experience of snow. He also offers a heap of recommendations for your reading list:  Books Slough House series by Mick Herron, narrated by Sean Barrett  The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shafak, narrated by Grant Cartwright  The Terrible: A Storyteller’s Memoir, by Yrsa Daley-Ward, narrated by the author and Howard Daley-Ward  She Would Be King by Weyétu Moore, narrated by the author  The Milkman by Anna Burns, narrated by Bríd Brennan  Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo, narrated by James Goode  Circe by Madeline Miller, narrated by Perdita Weeks  The Rosewater books (The Wormwood Trilogy) by Tade Thompson, narrated by Bayo Gbadamosi  Authors Anne Carson, Roxane Gay, Toni Morrison  Narrators Imogen Church, Anna Bentinck, Nicole Davis, Raj Ghatak, Tania Rodrigues, Adjoa Andoh, Bayo Gbadamosi  Links Jess promised to include! The 2021 Audiobook Listening Challenge  Where to leave a review Twitter & Instagram: @ListeningBooks  Facebook YouTube www.listening-books.org.uk 

Welcome back to Wanna Be- the podcast takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency and club for ambitious podcasters with phenomenal taste, high expectations and a desire to sound as good as I do now.Thank you so much for taking the time to be here! Wanna Be’s focus is to help you take consistent action to build a successful life and career in the creative and entertainment industry.Coming up are three phenomenal guests who are about to help you:Find out how stop repelling the things you wantLearn how to take your influences and create something unique and distinct.Discover why nobody can be left behind in the quest to build a just worldLet’s get into it!Today I’m super excited to bring you Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Estelle. You probably know Estelle already but I’m going to introduce her anyway. Estelle is one of the leading voices in Black British RnB. She became infamously known for her chart-topping song American Boy featuring Kanye West. But she’s been knocking out huge hits including 1980, Come Over and Free to name a few. She’s also the voice of Garnet in the multi-award-winning Cartoon Network Steven Universe. The focus of this interview is to help you explore all of your talents and interests. The difference between apprehension and being scared. And how to use different influences to create unique and distinct work.Do you know how hard it was for me to stay cool! Estelle is iconic to me so to sit down and talk to her about her music that was literally the soundtrack of my teenage years is so wild! She is EVERYTHING! YOu can catch Estelle on Twitter and Instagram @EstelleDarlings She also hosts The Estelle Show on Apple Music so check it out.We’ll return to Estelle in just a minute. I have got to interrupt this message to introduce you to the baddest baby girl in the game. This is someone I regularly look up to and I’m constantly inspired by and in awe of. Listen to every word she has to say….If you do NOTHING else today, I encourage you to follow The Triple Cripples on Twitter and Instagram @TripleCripples. They are literally doing the work and your support is necessary. Now back to Estelle...Before we wrap up I’ve brought back Yrsa Daley Ward the author of 'bone' and 'the terrible'. Yrsa’s advice is food for thought, especially right now.Thanks Yrsa! That’s a wrap, thank you so much for listening to the end. I hope this half an hour has been a calming and joyful part of your day.I’d like to encourage you to think about one person who needs a little joy and calm and share this episode with them right now! If you want extended interviews, screenshot and share this episode to your Instagram stories and tag @contentisqueenhq.Until next time…. ByeeeeCreditsThis is a Content is Queen ProductionHosted by me Imriel MorganEdited by Amber Miller and Joseph PerrySound Design by Amber MillerMusic and sound FX’s are from Epidemic Sound

In lieu of World Poetry Day/week, join me on this episode as I share with you five poems that have reshaped, redefined and refined my thoughts. The first poem is Creation Story written by Titilope Sonuga. The second poem is Alone written by Maya Angelou. The third poem is Still we must rise written by me. The fourth poem is from the book "BONE" written by Yrsa Daley-Ward. The fifth poem is from the book "Questions for Ada" written by Ijeoma Umebinyuo.  If you enjoy this episode, please rate, share and introduce the podcast to someone this week. You can also leave me messages. I will absolutely be thrilled to hear from you. Have a beautiful week. Follow on instagram @yemeece.

On this week's episode of I'm Over It, I sit down with Yrsa Daley-Ward. Yrsa is a writer, performer, and storyteller whose powerful poetry is a comment on life and self-appreciation. Her writing tackles issues dealing with all parts of the human condition, such as mental health, sexuality, love, grief, and addiction. H&M has collaborated with Yrsa for a loungewear collection dedicated to self-love.   Listen to us talk about being present with oneself, how the H&M collaboration came to be, mental health, and poetry.    A big thank you to our partner H&M 

Episode No. 7 of InstaPoetic Justice / Poet of Discussion: Yrsa Daley-Ward/ Guest Speaker Poet: Shreya Vikram Don't forget to check out Shreya's website at www.shreyavikram.com! Support InstaPoetic Justice by becoming a patron on the Sophiamehr Studios Patreon page! Chat with other listeners on the Sophiamehr Studios Discord Server!

Episode No. 7 of InstaPoetic Justice / Poet of Discussion: Yrsa Daley-Ward/ Guest Speaker Poet: Shreya Vikram Don’t forget to check out Shreya’s website at www.shreyavikram.com!

In this special episode, the ladies of Black Girl Podcast welcome two of the creative forces behind Beyoncé’s ground-breaking film “Black is King,” to the show. Longtime Parkwood collaborator and #BIK Editor Andrew Morrow shares his experience on creating the look and feel of this film. And, writer and author Clover Hope explains how she and the brilliant team of writers led by Yrsa Daley-Ward crafted the powerful interludes that made the film unforgettable. If you’re a creative; this episode is for you. Continue to stream Black is King, available on Disney+ now. Also, happy birthday Beyoncé!

RYJ reviews Black is King...from the couch Starring Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter, Rumi Carter, Sir Carter, Kelly Rowland, Lord Afrixana, Lupita Nyong’o, Pharrell Williams, Naomi Campbell, Shatta Wale and many, many others! Directed by Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Emmanuel Adjei, Kwasi Fordjour, Blitz Bazawule, Ibra Ake, Jenn Nikiru, Jake Nava, Pierre Debusschere, and Dikayl Rimmasch Written by Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Clover Hope, Andrew Morrow Featuring Poetry by Warsan Shire Based on “The Lion King: The Gift” Follow me on IG, and twitter - @ohitsbigron Show Art by Katie Helm, follow her on IG - @katieladybug3 Theme Music by Breakmaster Cylinder (Check out Time Well Spent, another podcast from ohitsBigRon studios)

In an effort to do a better job of amplifying voices that for so long have been muted or left out of conversations, Marguerite and Emily would like to use the platform they created with Millennial Poets Society to share the work of Black artists starting with segments from some of their previously recorded episodes. This segment is from Episode 5, published on April 5, 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Yrsa is of mixed West Indian and West African heritage. Born to a Jamaican mother and a Nigerian father, Yrsa was raised by her devout Seventh Day Adventist grandparents in the small town of Chorley in the North of England. She is a writer and poet, whose words drip off of your lips. In this episode we talk about what it means to let go of old narratives and the importance of interpreting the terrible events in our lives as beautiful texture of our stories. 

Did you catch the first of our two podcasts this week? It featured Yrsa Daley-Ward reading her powerful new poem "Making The End," and Helado Negro in convo with Buscabulla. Check it out on talkhouse.com Today's show sees The Avett Brothers' Scott Avett chop it up with Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide. The friends and collaborators cover a lot, including: the role of faith in their music; being true to their art even when it hurts; and some amazing stories about Jason Molina and David Berman. Check it out, and subscribe now to stay in the loop on future episodes of the Talkhouse Podcast, including upcoming shows featuring Black Belt Eagle Scout with Sasami, Jehnny Beth with Jenny Hval, and Julien Baker with Katie Harkin. —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Podcast host and producer This week’s show was recorded by Scott, Eef, Talkhouse’s Executive Editor Josh Modell, and myself at our respective #stayhome studios. The Talkhouse Podcast’s co-producer is Mark Yoshizumi. Our theme song was composed and performed by The Range. Research assistance was provided by Samantha Small. Please direct all podcast-related ideas, vitriol, and compliments to elia@thetalkhouse.com.

Today's show opens with poet Yrsa Daley-Ward reading her new work "Making The End." Helado Negro and Buscabulla kicked off the Talkhouse Podcast Live on Insta series last month with this warm, thoughtful conversation. The old friends and regular collaborators each have wonderful new music out: Helado Negro recently dropped the single "I Fell In Love" featuring Xenia Rubinos, while Puerto Rican art-poppers Buscabulla just released their hotly tipped debut LP Regressa. As flags from across Latin America and beyond were posted in the comments, they chopped it up on a lot: The experience of releasing music during quarantine; the tight community of “everybody in New York that makes weird music in Spanish”; why Nick Hakim is really Neo from The Matrix; and lots more. Check it out, and subscribe now to stay in the loop on future episodes of the Talkhouse Podcast, including upcoming shows featuring Black Belt Eagle Scout with Sasami, Jehnny Beth with Jenny Hval, and Julien Baker with Katie Harkin. —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Podcast host and producer This week’s show was recorded by Buscabulla in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Helado Negro in Marfa, Texas, Talkhouse’s Executive Editor Josh Modell in Chicago, and myself in Philadelphia. The Talkhouse Podcast's co-producer is Mark Yoshizumi. Our theme song was composed and performed by The Range. Research assistance was provided by Samantha Small. Please direct all podcast-related ideas, vitriol, and compliments to elia@thetalkhouse.com.

This episode is a compilation of 7 women from my #network & myself reading poems from different people from different walks of life and different decades and cultures. I wanted to do something different this month and end National Poetry Month with something AMAZING. 1st poem: Coping by Audre Lorde, read by me: @whitneydanielleco_ 2nd poem: Caged Bird by Maya Angelou, read by Efa Akutekha @aye_effie 3rd poem: Annabel Lee by Edgar Allen Poe, read by Efa Akutekha. @aye_effie 4th poem: A Matter of Gray by Karrie Myers Taylor, read by Karrie Myers Taylor @selfkarrie 5th poem: Discovery of a Brown Beauty by Archuleta Chisolm, read by Archuleta Chisolm @archuletawrites ((check out her poetry books!)) 6th poem: Mothers by Nikki Giovanni, read by Archuleta Chisolm @archuletawrites 7th poem: A Woman Speaks by Audre Lorde, read by Archuleta Chisolm @archuletawrites 8th poem: Mental Health by Yrsa Daley-Ward, read by Archuleta Chisolm @archuletawrites 9th poem: Sully Sixteen Months by C. K. Williams, read by Corinne Zmoos @crescendo.communication 10th poem: the middle place by Rupi Kaur, read by Tyra Johnson @just.tyraj 11th poem: Desiderata by Max Ehrmann, read by Acasia Olson @rhymeswith_acasia 12th poem: I Happened to Be Standing by Mary Oliver, read by Wilsar @callmewilsar Final poem: A Poem of Friendship by Nikki Giovanni, read by me @networkandspill BONUS POEM: by Angie Franklin @afroyogabyangie : Ocean Skin Breathe in your own lightAnd be full with your own loveAs pearls of salt water roll off your glowing skinBe quiet and listenYou have an ocean within...Whether your waves are crashing recklessly on the shore and frighten those who see your powerOr your waters are so still that a shimmer glazes atop you and reflects the beauty of the skyKnow you have a deep blue sea withinFilled with magical powers that belong only to youBe quiet and listenHear the sound of the ocean in your breathAnd taste the salt of the water that magically arises from your glowing skin... Thank you ALL SO much for tuning in and to the beautiful women who spoke. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, SHARE and REVIEW and send us some love online. xoxoxo,Whitney Danielle

Writer, actor, and model Yrsa Daley-Ward is best known for her emotionally raw poems about mental health, sexuality, love, grief ... and addiction. Having used alcohol and other substances to make life feel "larger," she talks to Ruby about finding an even fuller sense of self in her subsequent sobriety. In this episode we discuss: -Using alcohol and other substances to make life feel larger.-The British drinking culture as an escape from tradition and repression.-Being brought up in a strict religious family by her grandparents – and learning that her birth father had died of liver cancer.-Discovering alcohol aged 14 and using it to feel more confident as the only black girl in a white, working class town.-Storytelling as a way to explore the darker parts of ourselves and to feel less alone.-The role of substance abuse in the archetype of the tortured artist.-Saving the feelings you’re trying to manage with alcohol up for the next day.-Quitting drinking to prove to herself that she didn’t need alcohol to be confidence, funny, and creative.-Different theories about what happens when we “black out" from booze.-Seeing our drinking histories as all part of a process of self-discovery.-Finding community and togetherness in the 12-step program – and all the things that make up her sobriety tool kit.Discover more about Yrsa and her work HERE and follow her on Instagram @yrsadaleyward.This episode was created in partnership with Seedlip. Use the code SOBERCURIOUS at Seedlipdrinks.com for 20% off your online order and follow @seedlipsocial for recipes and more.

How would you describe love? On this week’s episode of Written Closure, Shirley talks about what love is and isn’t and reads a poem by Yrsa Daley-Ward.   Written Closure is a weekly podcast where writer and host, Shirley De Leon, discusses topics, such as love, loss, pain, and resilience and reads related poems as a form of self-reflection. All poems are sometimes written and always read by Shirley. Check out her website at shirleyldeleon.com. Send any questions and comments to writtenclosure@gmail.com or fill out the form on her homepage. Follow her on Instagram at @shiloudeleon. Like, share and subscribe to the podcast. If you love the show, please give it a 5-star review. Thank you for listening!   MUSIC CREDIT: Hot Coffee by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US | ghostrifter.contact@gmail.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-of... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostrifterO... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoRh...

To support our work and listen to additional content, see here: https://patreon.com/yourshelf and follow us on social media @_yourshelf_. In the debut episode of The YourShelf Podcast, The Poetic Pop Premiere, our chief curator Juliano Zaffino (Jay) sits down with Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine) and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (of Self Esteem) to discuss books and the music industry, all through the lens of their personal brands of poetic pop. For full show notes, see here: https://podcast.yourshelf.uk/episodes/1. Thanks for listening.  LinksPatreonInstagramTwitterPodcastYourShelfEpisode NotesJay quizzes Florence and Rebecca on their bookshelves, the books that made them, and whose reading habits they want to know more about.Florence and Rebecca discuss songwriting and poetry, producing music as women in a male-dominated industry, the importance of personal lyrics, listening to and believing in women, young women "radiating" with feminism, and female solidarity in the industry.Florence and Rebecca share their favourite of each other's lyrics, and talk about what they've been reading recently.Jay recommends signing up to our Patreon for access to exclusive content, including a 30min bonus episode with more content from the interview, where Rebecca and Florence play a game of "Celebs Read Nice Tweets" and answer some "phone-in questions".Jay wraps up with all the books that were discussed in the episode and a few other books he recommends. Discussed in the podcast: Rebecca Solnit's essays Hope In The Dark, the books of Jacqueline Wilson, Frank Herbert's Dune, Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, the Margaret Atwood classic The Handmaid's Tale, Patti Smith's M Train, Ocean Vuong's stunning debut novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, Ryka Aoki's book of poems Why Dust Shall Never Settle Upon This Soul, and Yrsa Daley-Ward's memoir The Terrible. Our current Guest Curated title, chosen by the YourShelf community, is Jia Tolentino's incredible Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self Delusion. Additional recommendations: Julia Armfield's short story collection salt slow, and RJ Arkhipov's Visceral: The Poetry of Blood, which were given to Florence at the recording, and Mary Jean Chan's Flèche, which was given to Rebecca. Jay's favourite read in August was Lucy Ellmann's groundbreaking, Booker Prize longlisted Ducks, Newburyport.Stream Self Esteem's album Compliments Please and go see her on tour in October. Buy and stream Florence and the Machine's 10th anniversary edition of Lungs and read her book Useless Magic.Thanks for listening and tune in again next month for Episode Two!

Our latest installment of the Talkhouse Podcast at FORM Fest 2019 is a love letter to Chicago's post-rock, punk and emo scenes from the '00s to today. Windy City music legends — and old friends — Trevor de Brauw (Pelican, RLYR, TUSK) and Nate Kinsella (American Football, Joan of Arc, Make Believe) caught up backstage for a warm and hilarious convo, as well as a rad improvised ambient musical collaboration. The guys' talk takes in a lot: playing in bands with family members; having your musician father hate on your experimental work; and balancing parenthood and tour life. Oh and, of course: tone clusters, alternate tunings, death metal, and odd time signatures. This Talkhouse Podcast episode was recorded in the Conservatory backstage at FORM Fest in Arcosanti, Arizona. Pulp Arts and Patreon teamed up to co-present The Conservatory, a dope backstage visual arts installation and recording studio. Talkhouse recorded six episodes there throughout the weekend. You can also check out the other episodes in this series, including Snail Mail with Fred Armisen & Mary Lynn Rajskub, Robert Glasper & Vieux Farka Touré with special guest Lonnie Holley, Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, and Kelsey Lu with Yrsa Daley-Ward. —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Podcast host and producer @eliaeinhorn Today’s episode was co-produced by Mark Yoshizumi. It was recorded at FORM Festival in Arcosanti, Arizona, and at Hook and Fade Studios in Brooklyn by Mark Yoshizumi, Danny Clifton, and Ian Jones. Research assistance was provided by Madalyn Feltus. The performance includes Trevor de Brauw on guitar and Nate Kinsella playing the drums. The Talkhouse Podcast’s theme song was composed and performed by The Range.

Athlone Native, Leah Moloney, co-founded online book club community 'Between Two Books' Florence Welch's official book club ,in 2012. Since then they have recommended and read 43 books, had guest recommendations from the likes of Greta Gerwig and Nick Cave, travelled from Arizona to Ireland interviewing Pussy Riot & Yrsa Daley Ward and collaborated with 'Gurls Talk' Founder Adwoa Aboah twice. Seven years on the community boasts 120k followers/members on Instagram and 14.9k followers/members on twitter. But what's more impressive? Leah co-founded and was (is) active creative director of this community all the while she graduated secondary school and a psychology degree in Trinity College Dublin. Now, Leah takes stock on her life so far as she works in Starbucks by day and travels with Florence and The Machines team by night, interviewing great literary minds of our time. Leah tells us what she's learned from the book club, and the emotional journey it has brought her on from starting such a larger than life project with an Iconic musician at such a young age. Thank you Leah for consistently inspiring me to read, it was her who inspired me to start my own little non-fiction community and I will forever be so thankful to her for getting me back into reading at 22. This week's Depop Shop of the week is @radbooks for beautiful editions of excellent books. Based in London, the shop has a huge range of second hand books and is an active seller so make sure to check them out.

Our latest installment of the Talkhouse Podcast at FORM Fest 2019 pairs the brilliant poet/actress Yrsa Daley-Ward with avant-pop singer/songwriter/cellist Kelsey Lu in powerful conversation and musical collaboration. Their talk takes in a lot, including just how much effort is the right amount to put into a piece of art; how to make spaces your own when on the road; and how important the right clothes and hair are to each of their attitudes. They also touch on what it’s like to date a taurus (comfy!), and the devilish fun of writing disco revenge tracks. This Talkhouse Podcast episode was recorded in the Conservatory backstage at FORM Fest in Arcosanti, Arizona. Pulp Arts and Patreon teamed up to co-present The Conservatory, a rad backstage visual arts installation and recording studio. Talkhouse recorded six episodes there throughout the weekend, so subscribe to make sure to catch upcoming shows, including: American Football & Pelican L’Rain & Melanie Faye You can also check out the first three episodes in this series, including Snail Mail with Fred Armisen & Mary Lynn Rajskub, Robert Glasper & Vieux Farka Touré with special guest Lonnie Holley, and Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore. For their performance, Lu and Daley-Ward are joined by Max André Rademacher. —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Podcast host and producer Today’s episode was co-produced by Mark Yoshizumi. It was recorded at FORM Festival in Arcosanti, Arizona, and at Hook and Fade Studios in Brooklyn by Mark Yoshizumi, Danny Clifton and Ian Jones. Research assistance was provided by Madalyn Feltus. The Talkhouse Podcast’s theme song was composed and performed by The Range.

This is a long one. Less of a discussion and more of a rant about sexual assault, rape culture and the lack of proper sexual assault awareness in Nigeria. From Busola Dakolo's Survivor story, social media ignorace to the #slappingSenator, Nigeria has had a very eventful week. Opening poem by Yrsa Daley-Ward @yrsadaleyward. Music: Keep ya head up-Tupac, cover by Jhene Aiko | Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Buka Banter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

Yrsa Daley-Ward is hiding under the covers with Abby Hollick to open up about growing up with her Jamaican, Seventh Day Adventist grandparents, why she'll never forget peeling off their '80s bubbly wallpaper and feeling out of place at school in Lancashire. The model, writer and poet discusses her teenage depression and anxiety and reveals how Jeanette Winterson and Roald Dahl inspired to write the truth in her memoir 'The Terrible'. Yrsa shares her experiences as a model in South Africa compared to the draining castings in London where usually only one black model would book a job compared to many white models. She explains how she used Instagram to launch her poetry career and how social media brought her to the attention of Penguin. Stay in bed and join Yrsa and Abby as they talk about recovery, refusing to be shamed for having worked as an escort and her new move into acting. Presenter and Producer: Abby Hollick Executive Producer: Mike Hally Assistant Producer: Rosie Stopher Composer: Ian Kellett Duvet Days is a Square Dog Media production

This week, Emily and Marguerite contemplate time travel, Pixar shorts, and the age old question...what even is money? From firemen's fairs to lawn sales, the ladies also do some reminiscing and realized they share the childhood memory of buying piles of books they've never opened and now sit in their parents' homes. #relatable or is it just them? Featured Poets: Ross Gay, Brenda Shaughnessy, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Robert Frost Special thanks to Zach Adkins for the intro and outro music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mps-podcast/support

Today’s reading is the poem “Mental Health” from the book “bone” by Yrsa Daley-Ward. Wake Me Up Gently is an alarm clock that will help you start your day in a more mindful place. You can learn more at wakemeupgently.com – and don't forget to sign up for the newsletter for updates!

In this episode, Florence Welch talks about ‘Useless Magic: Lyrics and Poetry', her first book which is available at the new Gucci Wooster Bookstore, with a special edition cover designed by Alessandro Michele. Together with writer and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward, the singer songwriter talks about the craft of writing poetry and lyrics. The episode continues with an introduction to the recently opened Gucci Wooster Bookstore and its curator David Strettell—owner and founder of Dashwood Books—who is interviewed by journalist Alix Brown. The two discuss talents who have collaborated with the House, including Petra Collins, Ari Marcopoulos, Ryan McGinley and Florence Welch—whose works are available on the Bookstore's shelves alongside 2000 curious, rare and inspiring titles. Read more about Gucci Wooster: on.gucci.com/63Wooster Discover more about the Wooster Bookstore: on.gucci.com/GucciWoosterBookstore

In this episode, Florence Welch talks about ‘Useless Magic: Lyrics and Poetry’, her first book which is available at the new Gucci Wooster Bookstore, with a special edition cover designed by Alessandro Michele. Together with writer and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward, the singer songwriter talks about the craft of writing poetry and lyrics. The episode continues with an introduction to the recently opened Gucci Wooster Bookstore and its curator David Strettell—owner and founder of Dashwood Books—who is interviewed by journalist Alix Brown. The two discuss talents who have collaborated with the House, including Petra Collins, Ari Marcopoulos, Ryan McGinley and Florence Welch—whose works are available on the Bookstore’s shelves alongside 2000 curious, rare and inspiring titles. Read more about Gucci Wooster: on.gucci.com/_63Wooster_ Discover more about the Wooster Bookstore: on.gucci.com/GucciWoosterBookstore

In this season finale, legendary comedian D.L. Hughley has a message for white people’s imaginations, Yrsa Daley-Ward inspires poetry, and Michelle learns about herself. Plus, Rob saves his best story for last.

For today's Tea Reads, I'm discussing a poem by one of my favourite instagram poets, Yrsa Daley-Ward. Yrsa is a British model turned poet, and she has a remarkably raw voice that carries such truth and strength in her writing. Listen to hear my thoughts on Yrsa Daley-Ward's poem, Sabbath. Read the show notes: teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/teareads19 Get in touch! Email: teaandtattlepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: Miranda ~ @mirandasnotebook and @mirandasbookcase If you enjoy Tea & Tattle, please do rate and leave a review of the show on iTunes, as good reviews help other people to find and enjoy the show. Thank you!

We're at the library, on the beach, and by the pool with our noses in books/kindles. And you know we're all about the stories that share and expand on women's experiences. This week we hear from Jessica Knoll about The Favorite Sister, her novel full of murder and scandal set in the world of reality TV. Glynnis MacNicol's memoir No One Tells You This is full of dispatches on life after 40 when you don't follow a spouse-and-kids blueprint. Yrsa Daley-Ward is perhaps best known as a poet, and her new memoir The Terrible uses that precision of language and feeling to explore her youth. Reading list: Novels by Jessica Knoll: Luckiest Girl Alive, The Favorite Sister ...and essays: I Want to Be Rich and I’m Not Sorry, What I Know (trigger warning: description of sexual assault) No One Tells You This by Glynnis MacNicol Bone and The Terrible by Yrsa Daley-Ward Share your faves using #cygbooks!

In her second book, Daley-Ward combines the haunting lyricism of Bone with passionate, unsparing prose to tell the story of her life. Born to a Jamaican mother and a Nigerian father, Daley-Ward was raised by her devout Seventh Day Adventist grandparents in Chorley, a small town in the North of England. Along with family tensions—a father she was often afraid of, a mother she saw worn down, and a brother she was estranged from—Daley-Ward confronts abuse, depression, racism, and the tremendous power of sexuality. Fearless in confronting and chronicling her own pain, Daley-Ward is also attuned to joy, and her writing, like that of Rupi Kaur, sings as artfully as it rages and laments.https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780143132622Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I’m joined by Yrsa Daley-Ward who is a poet, writer and model. Yrsa first wrote On Snakes and Other Stories, Bone and her most recent book The Terrible which is a memoir. In today’s episode, we talk about how you tell other people’s stories when they overlap with your own. We touch on toxic relationships and how to escape them and why meditation is essential for a busy lifestyle.Yrsa is brilliant, Follow Yrsa on Twitter and Instagram (@YrsaDaleyWard)If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.ukBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast.If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

“You learnt it was human not womanly to cry.” ― Tapiwa Mugabe Tapiwa Mugabe is the author of a poetry collection called Zimbabwe. This book tackles topics around masculinity, immigration, love and family relations. In this episode, Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane conversed with Tapiwa about when he started writing, books, life in the UK and his future projects. Tapiwa also speaks about his friendship with poets such as Nayyirah Waheed and Yrsa Daley-Ward. The conversation is a heartfelt conversation between African men about love, masculinity and books. Follow @cheekynatives for more updates and as well as follow @tapiwamugabe1 to get more of his work.

Get the goss from radical women in podcasting at the UK's first ever female-focused podcast festival. Tickets are limited so register at solivefestival.comThis week I’m joined by Yrsa Daley-Ward who is a poet, writer and model. Yrsa first wrote On Snakes and Other Stories, Bone and her most recent book The Terrible which is a memoir. It’s a fantastic read, and I highly recommend. In today’s episode Yrsa talk about the pros and cons of self-publishing your work, dealing with the press, and saying no. You’re gonna love it!Go and get a copy of The Terrible it’s a quick read and captivating from start to finish. On Wednesday’s episode, we talk about telling the stories of others in your work, the power of meditation and the process of writing a memoir. Follow Yrsa on Twitter and Instagram (@YrsaDaleyWard)If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.ukBe sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast.If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Katie and Dr Radha speak to poet and author Yrsa Daley-Ward about writing, identity and her new book 'The Terrible'

"My book is a memoir entitled THE TERRIBLE, and THE TERRIBLE is my real-life story. I wrote a memoir by mistake. I intended to write a work of fiction, and when I sat down to write this work of fiction, everything that came out was true." Learn more: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563909/the-terrible/

Welcome Back! This week we speak to writer, poet and performer Yrsa Daley-Ward, about her latest memoir 'The Terrible' released on Tuesday 6th June. We discuss religion, sexuality, grief and our roots. Not one to miss! Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE! Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books: Waiting for Godot - Samuel Beckett Difficult Women Ayiti - Roxanne Gay Film: Fish Tank (2009) Intro Music by: @StuffDeejSays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get involved! Don't forget to tweet us your thoughts on the episode! Rate and review us on iTunes, Soundcloud and YouTube! Follow us on: Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/mostly-lit-2?refid=stpr Twitter - @mostlylit Instagram - @mostlylitpod YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCNSap_m48BXPUViJofbUYCQ Email - mostlylit@gmail.com Newsletter - tinyletter.com/mostlylit Website: www.mostly-lit.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“because writing is soft and a hard place, all at once.” – Yrsa Daley-Ward Instagram poetry seems to dominate the modern way of consuming poetry and also in many ways a way to introduce people to amazing poets such as Nayyirah Waheed, Warsan Shire, Upile Chisala and Yrsa-Daley Ward. This episode features the ever-brilliant, multi-talented, gorgeous model and Insta famous poet, Yrsa- Daley Ward. Yrsa-Daley Ward self-published her prolific book bone, which has since being republished with a few new poems by Penguin Books. Yrsa Daley-Ward's bone is described a symphony of breaking and mending. In this episode, Letlhogonolo speaks to Yrsa Daley-Ward about her book bone, mothers, black womxn, her favourite books and what it means to be a black womxn in the world. In this heartfelt conversation, Yrsa speaks about her time in South Africa, Blackness, queerness and love. She also reveals a little about her upcoming memoir, The Terrible, to be released later this year.

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Intro Hello everyone and welcome to the Books Between podcast! If you love to read, if you are a fan of middle grade, if you want to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love, then you have found the podcast for you! I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a mom of an 8 and 10 year old, a 5th grade teacher, and lately - spending a lot of time on the sidelines of lacrosse fields and tennis courts. But - that gives me more time to read! This is Episode #29 and today I am welcoming author Corey Ann Haydu to the show to chat about her recent middle grade novel, The Someday Suitcase, and then in the book talk segment, I’ll be chatting about two fantastic new books about friendship. Main Topic - Interview with Corey Ann Haydu This week I am excited to welcome to the show Corey Ann Haydu. She is both a Young Adult AND Middle Grade author.  Her most recent YA novel The Careful Undressing of Love was released just this past January. And you might know her from her debut middle grade book Rules for Stealing Stars.  On today’s show, we chat about snow globes, guilt reading, cheese and - of course! - her latest middle grade novel The Someday Suitcase. The Someday Suitcase Tell us about The Someday Suitcase - what is this book about? One of the aspects of this book that I loved was how it shows that a true, deep best friend can bring a little magic into your life.    Did you have a best friend growing up? Clover is a very science-minded person. Do you have a science background? There is often this mix and a bit of tension between magic & science in the book.   Do you see science and magic as compatible? I loved all the metaphors in this book - like the snow globe! At one point Clover’s teacher says, “Sometimes you have to turn something over and upside down to really see it.”   How did you pick the snow globe to be a central part of the story? This is a book about so many things! Friendship, and science, and codependency, and snow, and but maybe ultimately about realizing that a loss can also help reveal a different part of yourself that has been dormant.  I don’t want to reveal too much of what form that loss takes for Clover and Danny, but… Can you talk a bit about how you decided on the ending?   Writing Life You recently moved… I can imagine that a move might be fairly disruptive to writer. What were the top three things you had to have in place so that you felt like you had a writing space again? I saw somewhere (maybe Instagram) that you had posted this really inspiring quote from the book BONE by Yrsa Daley-Ward and it says, “If you’re afraid to write it, that’s a good sign. I suppose you know you’re writing the truth when you’re terrified.” Did any part of writing The Someday Suitcase scare you? When we first started talking a few months ago, you mentioned how your first school visits were a combination of exhausting and exhilarating. When you are visiting schools, how do you keep that balance between bringing your full passionate self and also maintaining your energy level?   Your Reading Life What have you been reading lately that you’ve liked? How do you decide what to read next?   Book Talk - Two Fantastic Books about Friendship In this part of the show, I share with you a few books centered around a theme and discuss three things to love about each book. (Yes - I love the number three! But also - I just need limits!) This week I can’t wait to share with you two books that have been on my mind lately. Both feature girls just venturing into middle school. Both are about what happens when friendships collide over crushes. And both are ultimately about reclaiming a part of yourself that was lost. So, they are - 14 Hollow Road by Jenn Bishop and Bubbles by Abby Cooper. 14 Hollow Road First up this week is 14 Hollow Road by Jenn Bishop. You might know her from her previous middle grade book, The Distance to Home. This novel is about Maddie. And the night of the sixth-grade dance, a tornado hits parts of her town and destroys her home. And the home of her neighbor and crush, Avery. So - it turns out that a kind couple in the area with rooms to spare lets both families stay in their home for the summer. So - Maddie has to live with her crush. And somehow convince him to like her back instead of that other girl he asked to slow dance with.  Here are three things to love about 14 Hollow Road: The parts about Hank, her sweet dog who goes missing the night of the tornado. And I won’t reveal what happens there but even though things can’t get resolved exactly happily, how that situation plays out with the collar and with Avery was touching. When Maddie gets her period! Oh. My. Gosh. And - oh the aftermath when she wants to go swimming but thinks people will see the pad but she’s not ready for a tampon and then wonders if people will know why she’s not swimming. And then she doesn’t even want to go to the pool party at all! The gals reading will either really laugh in recognition or get a sample of what’s to come. And - I just want to say one thing. Please don’t discourage boys from reading this book just because it of the period thing. Guys need to know what’s up - and really, what better way than a light moment in a story to start to figure things out? Let’s please work to end that stigma. Throughout this book there are these small tender moments. I don’t want to say too much but, there’s a scene where one character is feeling devastated and vulnerable and the other character in that situation just holds their hand. And it was a small moment, but exceptionally sweet. 14 Hollow Road is a fabulous realistic fiction novel about friendship and change and resiliency. And - I wish I could remember who it was to give them credit - but I heard another author say that the last page of 14 Hollow Road is perfection. And, oh -  were they right! Bubbles Our second book this week is Bubbles by Abby Cooper! (You might remember her debut novel Sticks & Stones from last year.) This book makes me appreciate the term “speculative fiction” because the premise of this is - what if you could see people’s thoughts above their heads? What insights could you gain? What obligations would that put you under? How accurate is it? And...do you even want to know? Even before reading this book, I was firmly in the camp of “I don’t want to know what people are thinking!”  I’ve read those Sookie Stackhouse books - I know the bad is going to outweigh the benefit of knowing people’s thoughts. (By the way - Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampire series - not middle grade! Do NOT get those for your 8-12 year old. But you, adult listener - they’re fun. Especially #4 when the witches erase Eric’s memory and he doesn’t realize he’s the bad guy/vampire! Ahhh…. Okay - I digress!) Anyway - on to Bubbles!  This book is about 12 year-old Sophie Mulvaney whose life is in turmoil when her mom loses both her job and her boyfriend within a very short period of time. And then Sophie get assigned a school project to do something that pushes herself to take a risk at a time when she’s not feeling very adventurous. And then - she starts seeing thought bubbles above people’s heads - and everything takes off from there! So, here are three things to love about Abby Cooper’s Bubbles. The little nuggets of history and trivia! It’s a small thing, but makes this book clever and unique. And when Sophie starts to feel a little stressed, remembering and connecting her life to historical facts is a way she copes. For example, at one point she says, “I was crankier than Napoleon must have been after the battle of Waterloo, which he lost really bad.” And then, actually earlier - at the beginning of Chapter 7, Sophie is considering whether or not to go see a therapist about her bubble issue. The natural portrayal of characters working on their mental health. Sophie’s mother is dealing with some depression after leaving her job as a TV reporter and a tough breakup with a guy who still lives nearby. And that manifests itself in ways that will be familiar to some kids - tiredness and withdrawal from the things she used to love. Sophie and her mom were the Adventurous Girls and now, she would rather stay home. And the solutions to those struggles are not presented as quick or easy, but doable with help. I really think this is a type of book that could help lessen the stigma of mental health issues and a book kids can relate to either because they see themselves or they might recognize things their friends or family are going through. How this book helps you realize that even if you could read people’s thoughts, you still don’t know the backstory behind those thoughts. And what’s really motivated people. This book really gives readers a lot to think about in that way. It would be a great book club read. Bubbles and 14 Hollow Road both brought me back to those middle school days when your relationship with your friends is everything. And how threatening and scary and socially isolated you can feel when a friend seems to be slipping away from you. In Bubbles, Sophie’s friend Kaya seems to be taken over by another girl, Viv. And in 14 Hollow Road  Maddie’s feel left out when her best friend Kiersten is spending more time with Gabriella. And then throw an in-common crush into that mix and ugh! It’s awkward and confusing and just one of those rocky experiences you have to figure out. Also - both of these books get that shaving your legs dynamic absolutely right! At least - it resonated with me. When suddenly your friends start shaving and you feel a hairy troll and how it’s just hard to talk to your mom about. I think I snuck my mom’s razor and shaved my legs like a year before she technically allowed me to. (My mom listens to the podcast, so… sorry mom!) These two books would be great options for a mother-daughter book club. My friend, Julie, did that with Abby Cooper’s first book Sticks & Stones and oh I just love that idea!     Closing Alright - that wraps up our show this week. If you have a question or an idea about a topic we should cover, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or connect on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between. There’s always lots of great conversations happening there so, please jump in! Thank you so much for joining me this week. You can find an outline of interviews and a full transcript of all the other parts of our show along with all of our previous episodes at AlltheWonders.com.  And, while you are there, please take a listen to Matthew Winner’s latest episode of the All the Wonders podcast (#372) where he chats with Hena Khan - the author of Amina’s Voice.   And, if you like what you hear and value the podcast, I would really appreciate a quick review or rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks again and see you soon!  Bye!   Episode Links: Corey Ann Haydu's website Other middle grade books we chatted about: The Girls from Ames: A story of women and a forty-year friendship by Jeffrey Zaslow Braced by Alyson Gerber My Life with the Liars by Caela Carter The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price by Jennifer Maschari A young adult book we chatted about: We Are Okay by Nina LaCour   Author Leanne Shapton's website

Story: Der verurteilte Polizistenmörder Carl Lucas alias Frankenstein ist der beste Fahrer in dem brutalen Gefängnis-Demolition-Derby, auch bekannt als Death Race. Als Preis winkt ihm und seiner Boxencrew die Haftentlassung - nur einen Sieg ist er von diesem Ziel entfernt. Um es zu erreichen, ist Lucas gezwungen, sichsich auf eine völlig neue Art von Wettbewerb einzulassen: ein Rennen, das teuflischer ist als alles, was er je zuvor erlebt hat. In einer tödlichen Wettfahrt in der südafrikanischen Kalahari-Wüste kämpft er mit den skrupellosesten Fahrern um sein Leben und das seiner Crew. Am Ende kann es nur heißen: Freiheit oder Tod! Unterstützt von seinen Mechanikern Goldberg und Lists setzt er alles daran, das finale Rennen für sich zu entscheiden. Doch seine Kontrahenten, allen voran der neue Inhaber der Death-Race-Produktionsfirma Niles York spielen mit gezinkten Karten und wollen mit aller Macht verhindern, dass das Death Race seinen größten Publikumsmagneten verliert. DVD/Blu Ray-Release: 21.02.2013 (Universal Pictures Germany GmbH) Death Race: Inferno Genre: Action Land: USA 2013 Laufzeit: ca. 105 min. FSK: 18 Regie: Roel Reiné Drehbuch: Tony Giglio Mit Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Dougray Scott, Frederick Koehler, Tanit Phoenix Copley, Robin Shou, Roxane Hayward, Ebby Weyime, Tanya van Graan, Yrsa Daley-Ward, ... https://youtu.be/XhyRspoRRwE

Story: Der verurteilte Polizistenmörder Carl Lucas alias Frankenstein ist der beste Fahrer in dem brutalen Gefängnis-Demolition-Derby, auch bekannt als Death Race. Als Preis winkt ihm und seiner Boxencrew die Haftentlassung - nur einen Sieg ist er von diesem Ziel entfernt. Um es zu erreichen, ist Lucas gezwungen, sichsich auf eine völlig neue Art von Wettbewerb einzulassen: ein Rennen, das teuflischer ist als alles, was er je zuvor erlebt hat. In einer tödlichen Wettfahrt in der südafrikanischen Kalahari-Wüste kämpft er mit den skrupellosesten Fahrern um sein Leben und das seiner Crew. Am Ende kann es nur heißen: Freiheit oder Tod! Unterstützt von seinen Mechanikern Goldberg und Lists setzt er alles daran, das finale Rennen für sich zu entscheiden. Doch seine Kontrahenten, allen voran der neue Inhaber der Death-Race-Produktionsfirma Niles York spielen mit gezinkten Karten und wollen mit aller Macht verhindern, dass das Death Race seinen größten Publikumsmagneten verliert. DVD/Blu Ray-Release: 21.02.2013 (Universal Pictures Germany GmbH) Death Race: Inferno Genre: Action Land: USA 2013 Laufzeit: ca. 105 min. FSK: 18 Regie: Roel Reiné Drehbuch: Tony Giglio Mit Luke Goss, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Dougray Scott, Frederick Koehler, Tanit Phoenix Copley, Robin Shou, Roxane Hayward, Ebby Weyime, Tanya van Graan, Yrsa Daley-Ward, ... https://youtu.be/XhyRspoRRwE

In which Sharea Harris and i talk about SURPRISE HAIKU and something keeps getting bumped (sorry about that, y'all)... website - www.shareaharris.com/ instagram - @sharea_rea other things referenced: Haiku: The Last Poems of an American Icon by Richard Wright - www.amazon.com/Haiku-Last-Poems-…con/dp/1611453496 Honey, I Love by Eloise Greenfield - www.harpercollins.com/web-sampler/9780064430975 The Lucky Stone by Lucille Clifton - www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKiGbL2cKj0 Southern Fried Poetry Slam - www.southernfried2016.com/ Queen Sheba - www.thequeensheba.org/ Shaun Judah - shaunjudahyo.bandcamp.com/ bone by Yrsa Daley-Ward - www.amazon.com/bone-Yrsa-Daley-Ward/dp/1499170718

In a week of broadcasts tracking the 100th anniversary of the first week of the Battle of the Somme, Radio 3's Essay series is featuring five new poems written in response to the battle. The poems have been commissioned by 14-18Now and these programmes will broadcast the poems for the first time and also hear from the poets about their inspiration and writing. 4th July: Paul Muldoon: July 1st 1916, With the Ulster Division 5th July: Yrsa Daley-Ward: When your mother calls you, come. 6th July: Bill Manhire: Known Unto God 7th July: Jackie Kay: Private Joseph Kay 8th July: Daljit Nagra: On your 'A 1940 Memory'Yrsa Daley-Ward's poem was commissioned by 14-18 NOW:WW1 Centenary Art Commissions, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Writers' Centre Norwich. It was published by Gatehouse Press."Producer: Tim Dee.

Chair Duncan Large (BCLT) leads the first panel of the day, entitled 'Building new Bridges', with James Byrne, Georgina Collins, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Khairani Barokka and Deborah Smith.