Notes
Poems that tell the story of a black girl's adoption by a white Scottish couple from three different viewpoints: the mother, the birth mother and the daughter.
Description
Forward Prize for Best First Collection. Jackie Kay tells the story of a black girl's adoption by a whiteScottish couple from three different viewpoints: the mother,the birth mother and the daughter. This unique and honest volumeof poems has been adapted for radio. Also included in thebook are new poems reflecting issues of sexuality, Scottishness and being working-class.
Collection
Call number
PO KAY
Genres
Awards
Scotland's National Book Awards (Winner — 1992)
Forward Poetry Prize (Shortlist — 1992)
The Big Jubilee Read (1991 — 1982-1991)
Publication
Newcastle upon Tyne : Bloodaxe, 1991.
Physical description
64 p.; 22 cm