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Sandra Howell

Poet

Discover the compelling poetry of Sandra Howell, an award-recognised writer whose work blends emotional honesty, political insight and lived experience into powerful contemporary verse. Published, performed and exhibited across London, her poetry has been featured by Collage Arts, Wildfire Words and shortlisted for the Lascaux Prize, with performances at the Southbank Centre and multiple cultural venues. Drawing on themes of identity, relationships and resilience, her writing resonates deeply with readers seeking authentic, thought-provoking work. This is a rare opportunity to collect poetry that is both artistically significant and culturally relevant, created by an emerging voice of real impact.

Sandra Howell has over 3 decades experience of writing a variety of documents for different careers, including working as a National Officer for the public sector trade union UNISON. In 2016, she retired on the grounds of ill-health, due to her disability from a road traffic collision in 2006.

Explorations Of Relationships

She started writing flash fiction in 2016 and theatre reviews in 2017. Her poems, which can be fun, serious and political are honest explorations of her relationships with; herself, family, friends and the natural world. She sings in a choir which performs twice a year. She loves kayaking, cooking, holidays and hot sunny weather.

‘Angry Black Woman’

Sandra began writing poetry during 2020, in response to George Floyd’s murder. Her first poem, ‘Angry Black Woman’ became part of her trilogy of poems, which Collage Arts (now Writing Room) produced and published on YouTube and Soundcloud, read by actors Sheila Atim, Martina Laird and Grace Akinbode.

Publishing and Performing

In December 2020, Collage Arts published her lockdown diary, in an anthology of women writers of colour. Wildfire Words have been publishing her poetry since 2021. In 2022 Sandra’s poetry was shortlisted for the Lascaux Prize. Since January 2023 she has been performing at poetry open mic events across London, featuring at 5 such events. Her poetry was displayed at City Lit’s ‘The Colour of Language’ exhibition in July-September 2023 and at art shows at West Reservoir Centre in November 2023 and February 2024.

‘This Time it’s Personal’

Her highly commended poem, ‘This Time it’s Personal’, was published in ‘Black in White’s’ anthology in October 2023. The Southbank Centre selected Sandra to perform her poem ‘Femininity’ at their Poetry and Paint Event in October 2023.

In September 2024 she is the first poet to join Fruits Ablaze Art, a creative collective of poets, artists, designers and writers.

Visit Sandra’s website