The Rising of the Black Sheep by Livia Kojo Alour futurist following on from New York

following on from New York Hotel

An artist stepfather shines through

and historically significant

concerned with the landscapes and communities of North-East England

These poems are apocalyptic and sensory

The Rising of the Black Sheep by Livia Kojo Alour futurist following on from New YorkRISING OF THE BLACK SHEEP is a testament of resilience. As a Queer Black woman speaking on personal loss, queer identity, institutional racism but also hope and joy, achievement, activism and a future that is unapologetically Black. In her debut poetry collection Livia Kojo Alour touchingly evokes her childhood memories then takes us onto her journey of self discovery, overcoming stereotypes and finally moving into her power. Now shortlisted for the