Sarah Hesketh Libri

Recognized for its literary merit, this work has received high commendation from The Forward Prize in 2010. It showcases a unique blend of poetic expression and thematic depth, exploring intricate emotions and societal issues. The author's distinctive voice and innovative style invite readers to engage with profound concepts, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.

In 2013 poet Sarah Hesketh spent 20 weeks visiting a residential care home for people with dementia. The result is The Hard Word Box, a book of poems and verbatim interviews that takes the reader on a surprising and enriching journey through memory and imagination.

This anthology contains poems that challenge, celebrate and give age a voice, showing how fun it can be to be old and how hard it can be; what it's like when some things just don't work anymore - and when some are better than ever.