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Parvathy’s Pick
Parvathy Salil is a PHD candidate in literature, an accomplished poet and Argus-eyed book reviewer. She will be helping to refine Ugandan poetry by choosing and dissecting her book or…
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The Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award Competition Guidelines
The Annual Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award is an initiative sure to change how poetry is written and performed in Uganda, and beyond. This will not happen overnight. So those who think that the Award ceremony to be held at…
Discover new voices and fresh perspectives through our thoughtful book reviews.
Discover new voices and fresh perspectives through our thoughtful book reviews. Our…
Are you a poet or writer with a story to share?
Are you a poet or writer with a story to share? We…
The Distance Between Braids: Dr Paromita’s Brave New Debut Poetry Collection
In The Distance Between Braids, Dr Paromita Patranobish charts the intimate terrain of girlhood with remarkable precision and emotional intelligence.…
The Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award Competition Guidelines
The Annual Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award is an initiative sure to change how poetry is written and performed in…
Poem of the Week: TRANQUILITY
By Ian “Origi” Akatwijuka In my hands the bamboo sheet. I couldn't read a thing on it. But I smiled,…
The inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026
The inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026 also includes a special US$200 prize for children. Young Ugandan poets (under…
The Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026
*CALL FOR POEM SUBMISSIONS! * The Uganda Poetry Society unveils the inaugural Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award 2026, honoring Ugandan-born…
East African Regional Institute of Legal and Policy Studies’ Partnership with Uganda Poetry Society
East African Regional Institute of Legal and Policy Studies 2026 is off to a remarkable start for EARLPS. 🚀🚀🌍🌍✨✨ We…
