Can you guess who is Poet Laureate for Hackney 2007?

As part of the Write To Ignite festival we have appointed Hackney its very own Poet Laureate for the month of September...

Any guesses?

A clue: This poet has over 140 books under their writing belt.

Another clue: Although not born in Hackney they have connections with the area, and have also been a long term resident themselves.

Send us a message with your answer to info@writetoignite.co.uk the first correct answer will recieve a special something...

New Logo - Write to Ignite 2007

We have a brand new logo for the Write to Ignite - Hackney Word Festival 2007.

Created by fantastic young designer Hannah Bays, who has also produced logos and artwork for the bands Baby Shambles and Dirty Pretty Things. The brand new logo will appear on festival programmes and posters throughout Hackney and across London from the beginning of August.

If you want to be one of the first to receive the full festival programme, which is also being designed by Hannah Bays, and give yourself a chance to book tickets for some of the fantastic poetry and spokenword events happening in September just send us your name, postal address, and email address to

info@writetoignite.co.uk

To contact Hannah you can find her here: www.myspace.com/hannahbays