The Forward Book of Poetry collects the best new poetry published in the UK, curated by this year's judges of the Prizes: Sarah Hall (chair), Hannah Lavery, Lisa Kelly, Sean O'Brien, and Rommi Smith. This volume brings together the poets shortlisted in the 2025 Forward Prizes, as well as fifty poets highly commended by judges. This reading will celebrate the launch of the 2026 edition, featuring performances by poets shortlisted in the volume.
The Forward Book of Poetry collects the best new poetry published in the UK, curated by this year's judges of the Prizes: Sarah Hall (chair), Hannah Lavery, Lisa Kelly, Sean O'Brien, and Rommi Smith. This volume brings together the poets shortlisted in the 2025 Forward Prizes, as well as fifty poets highly commended by judges. This reading will celebrate the launch of the 2026 edition, featuring performances by poets shortlisted in the volume.