Roger Robinson

Roger Robinson, a globally recognized writer and performer, boasts an impressive array of accolades, including the T.S. Eliot Prize 2019, RSL Ondaatje Prize 2020, and RSL Fellowship. Notably, he's been lauded by Decibel & Arts Council England as pivotal in shaping Black-British literature. His work features prominently in esteemed anthologies like The Forward Book Of Poetry 2024 and The Penguin Book of New Black Writing in Britain. Roger's commissions span prestigious institutions such as the BBC, Tate, and The National Portrait Gallery. He's an esteemed judge for renowned literary awards like the Folio Prize and T.S. Eliot Prize, with his poem "A Portable Paradise" part of the GCSE English Literature syllabus. Roger's workshops, recognized for excellence, have garnered acclaim, with his books "A Portable Paradise, Home is Not A Place and The Butterfly Hotel" earning multiple nominations. As a co-founder of Spoke Lab and Malika’s Kitchen, he contributes significantly to global literary communities.