Jam Is For Girls - Softcover

Tantony, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1911570005 ISBN 13: 9781911570004

Publisher: Burning Eye Books, 2017

Synopsis

Jam is for Girls is Shagufta K Iqbal’s fiercely honest debut collection.  Her work lays witness to the immigrant experience and gives voice to the women who made journeys into unknown lands through the eyes of their daughters.  This is not a collection that struggles between two conflicting cultures, but is an unashamed and unapologetic confirmation of the third generation identity carving itself a space in an increasingly Islamaphobic world.   

She deftly balances passion and tenderness in her poems, exploring the personal and the political through themes that address gender inequality, racism and the injustice that is present in our world. Leaving audiences with thought provoking poems that are rich and vivid in imagery.

About this title

About the Author:

Shagufta K is a Bristol based artist working mostly with spoken word, theatre and film. She has been described as one of the most talked about performers in the region. She has performed at Glastonbury, Plymouth Literature Festival, Bloomsbury Literature Festival, Bristol Poetry Festival, Birmingham MAC and Bristol Old Vic. She has been performing and leading workshops for several years, and has studied English Literature and Creative Studies at Bath Spa University, and has a masters in Gender Studies. She is interested in bringing poetry to a wider audience, particularly through the use of spoken word, and live theatre. Keen to merge activism with art, she is a powerful and brave voice. A prime example of this is her 2015 poetry film 'Borders', with director Elizabeth Mizon, which has been screened at London Short Film Festival, Encounters Film Festival, and Tongues on Fire- London Asian Film Festival.

Review:

“Shagufta’s poems explore the untold stories of women’s lives. She offers a truth about women’s experience and shines a light on ignored aspects of women’s history. Her poetry is vivid, sensory, beautiful – often funny and often moving. She is a real talent and a voice that needs to be heard.”  Sian Norris

‘A stunning collection of poems that hold a torch up to the most fragile parts of a woman’s existence. Her considerate illumination of experience leaves you validated but aching – her narratives are important, heart-wrenching and relatable – the type of poetry you wish you had the courage to write.’ Simran Randhawa – gal-dem Magazine

‘Shagufta tells vivid stories with a fearlessness that is both compelling and contagious.’ Vanessa Kisuule

‘A book of raging beauty, of political purpose and stories that tie us to our humanity. It’s the kind of book I love, resplendent with dark and uncompromising imagery, and metaphors. An impressive debut.’ Joelle Taylor

‘A socio-political masterclass in its exploration of cities, culture, race, food and family.’ Nikesh Shukla

 

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Burning Eye Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1911570005
• ISBN 13: 9781911570004
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 98