Young refugee, Warsan Shire, 24, was chosen from a shortlist of six young poets….

Young refugee, Warsan Shire, 24, was chosen from a shortlist of six young poets. She will spend the next year creating work that reflects the ever-changing city. The Kenyan-born Somali poet will begin with a residency at the Houses of Parliament.

First young poet laureate announced
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The first ever Young Poet Laureate for London is announced as part of a scheme to improve the arts in the Olympic Park.