Laura-Jane Foley
BIOGRAPHY
Laura-Jane Foley is a poet and lecturer from Cheshire. She has written for many national publications including the TES, The Observer and Politick! Magazine. Recent publications include, The Butterfly Book (2009) and The Old Parsonage (2010).
WEBSITE
GENRE
Poetry, Art, Art History, Journalism
PUBLICATIONS | PERFORMANCE HISTORY
The Butterfly Book - a collection of poems and artworks by leading artists, writers and other well known faces. Please see www.thebutterflybook.co.uk
The Old Parsonage - short story book published by Kensington County Council
Poetry published in magazines, pamhplets etc. Currently putting together first full length collection.
Founder of Politick! Magazine - aimed at encouraging young people 18-35 to get interested in politics.
WORKSHOP | READINGS EXPERIENCE","REFERENCE/S
Art History lectures, seminars and classes
Art workshops
Poetry readings, slams and creative writing classes
Politics - leading debates, lectures
REFERENCE/S
Names and addresses can be provided on request
GROUP SIZE PREFERENCE
15+
GROUP AGE PREFERENCE
Any
WORKING LANGUAGE/S
English
AREA/S PREPARED TO TRAVEL
Any
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