Poet
John Agard is one of the foremost poets and cross-cultural voices. He is well known for his inspiring work with young people and adults, particularly his visits to schools, and his poems are featured in the English GCSE anthology. Known for his mischievous satirical wit, Agard has toured around the world to give readings and in 2012 he was a recipient of the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry. (Image credit: Sara Roque Peres)