May Day : the new collection from one of Britain's best-loved poets by Jackie Kay

May Day : the new collection from one of Britain's best-loved poets by Jackie KayMay Day is the long awaited new poetry collection from one of our best loved poets and former Makar of Scotland, Jackie Kay. These poems cast an eye over several decades of political activism, from the international solidarity of the Glasgow of Kays childhood, accompanying her parents Socialist campaigns, through the feminist, LGBT+ and anti racist movements of the 80s and 90s, up to the present day when a global pandemic intersects with the urgency

guarding dragon eggs and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves

stunning photos

who tells her that she will be instrumental in the rise of a great city called Bisnaga

she’s distilled everything into her work

where Donald and his four siblings grew up

sad and hopeful

including how we look

Maxine makes a series of macabre discoveries that link directly to historical cases involving black magic and murder

to deepen their connection with nature and the Divine

and Extra Deadly

unique guide to approaching friendship with the love (and self-reflection) it deserves' – Francesca Specter

political analyst