On October 6th, the Forward Arts Foundation (founder of National Poetry Day) takes Winning Words nationwide and announces poetry commission of Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. To celebrate National Poetry day which takes place accross the country.
Incorporating poetry into the nationwide celebrations of London 2012, Winning Words will bring poetry to public spaces, schools and local communities, inspiring the whole nation to create new and exciting contexts for this dynamic and immediate medium.
“Winning Words will carpet the nation in poetry”, comments creator of Winning Words, William Sieghart, “showing poetry as a valuable part of our national life and a great way to enjoy and celebrate the exciting moment of London 2012 right across the nation.”
