Louisa Adjoa Parker

Louisa Adjoa Parker is an acclaimed writer and poet of English-Ghanaian heritage who lives in south west England. Her first poetry collections were published by Cinnamon Press, and her third, How to Wear a Skin, was published by Indigo Dreams. Her debut short story collection, Stay with Me, was published in 2020 by Colenso Books. Her poetry pamphlet, She can still Sing, was published by Flipped Eye in June 2021. Louisa’s coastal memoir is forthcoming with Little Toller Books.

Louisa’s poetry and prose has been widely published. She has been highly commended by the Forward Prize, in the National Poetry Competition and twice shortlisted by the Bridport Prize. She has performed her work in the south west and beyond and has run many writing workshops.

Louisa has written extensively about ethnically diverse history and rural racism, and as well as writing, works as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion consultant. She is a sought-after speaker and trainer on rural racism, black history, and mental health.

‘She writes as if she was born to it, brutal and cool; sparks fly. Her world is unignorable. It explodes in your face ... Nothing escapes her, but her heart is a heart of gold. She shares her pain with a lightness of touch that makes it all the more heart-breaking.’  Selima Hill

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