Praise has been pouring in for the Rebecca Swift Foundation anthology of women’s voices, published by Fly on the Wall Press. Woman, Mapped is available to purchase from the publisher now, with a launch event taking place July 31st at the International Anthony Burgess Centre in Manchester.
Here are some of the quotes so far:
“Truly a starburst of voices shining beams of light on how we make and hold our different beings in the world that forms us all.” – Alice Hiller
“All of the poems and essays in this powerful and carefully edited anthology are written with dedication and the writings offer diverse ways of thinking about women’s experiences today. Through its inspiring collaborative ethos, Woman, Mapped demonstrates the core theme of its collection, exemplifying unity and community among women.” – AJ Arca, Oxford Brooked Poetry Centre
“This is a brave and blazing work, full of variety and interest… Jennifer Wong has put together an important feminist anthology for a new generation.” – Clare Pollard
About the Anthology
To live as a woman is so often a political act. This powerful anthology maps the journey of becoming a woman — the joys, the pain, and the defining moments that shape us. From girlhood to ageing, twelve distinctive writers speak honestly to what it means to be seen in our own voices, on our own terms. ‘Woman, Mapped’ reflects the breadth of lived experience across identities, cultures, and generations.
Essay contributors:
Claire Harnett-Mann
Teddy Webb
Jessie Williams
Poetry Contributors
Ilse Pedler
Maria Jastrzębska
Aoife Lyall
Amy Acre
Janette Ayachi
Katy Mack
Katrina Naomi
Jade Mutyora
Natalie Linh Bolderston
About the Editor:
Jennifer Wong is a poet, editor and creative writing tutor. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she now lives in the UK. Her publications include Letters Home (Nine Arches), time difference (Verve), and Diary of a Miu Miu Salesgirl (bitter melon). She has co-edited Where Else: An International Hong Kong Poetry Anthology (Verve) and State of Play: Poets of East and Southeast Asian Heritage in Conversation (Outspoken). Light Year, her next collection, is forthcoming from Nine Arches Press.
Buy a copy of the book here
Book a ticket to the Manchester book launch here