A very special event, bringing public sector poets together to discuss common themes in their poems and their reasons for writing about the work they do.
Founder and editor, Korrin Smith-Whitehouse , discusses the project's aims and reflects on the second issue of the journal. Casey Bailey discusses his experience of guest editing the Spring Issue, and performs some of his own poems.
Contributors to the Spring 2022 issue share their poems and take part in lively discussions about poetry and public service!
Public Sector Poetry Journal is a literary journal based in Northampton, UK. The journal is funded by Arts Council, England and supported by the University of Northampton. The journal’s aim is to give voice to public sector workers in Education, Health and Social Care. Poems provide an insight into these sectors and shine a light on the frustrations, challenges, concerns and joys of those working in them. Every poem submitted to the journal will contribute to a growing body of data about the sector; we will use ethnographic poetry to research the lived experiences of public sector workers.
The journal aims to connect those working in Health, Education and Social Care who also poet, introducing poets to each other’s work; creating a new platform for a new audience, and creating new opportunities for conversations to explore the public sector and discuss action and change. Public Sector Poetry Journal aims to highlight issues facing public sector workers through poetry, and advocate for change and improvement in the public sector, using poetry as a form of activism.
www.publicsectorpoetry.co.uk