Poetry in the Library with Fathima Zahra and Jack Underwood

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Date

Thursday 26 March 2026

Time

6:45pm - 8:15pm

Costs

FREE

Location

Catford Library

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Join poets Fathima Zahra and Jack Underwood as they read from their collections and chat to the audience.

Poetry in the Library is a relaxed event where you will have the chance to hear poets read and ask them questions. Join Fathima Zahra and Jack Underwood who will read from their poetry collections. Books will be available to buy and borrow on the night.

Presented in partnership with Lewisham Libraries.

Fathima Zahra photo credit: (C) Suzi Corker

About Deptford Literature Festival

Deptford Literature Festival takes place each March and celebrates the diversity and creativity of Deptford and Lewisham through words, stories and performance. It is run by London Writers Centre in a collaboration with independent producer Tom MacAndrew, with support from the Albany, Deptford Lounge and Lewisham Libraries. The festival is part of our campaign to make Lewisham the UK’s first Borough of Literature. You can find out more about Deptford Literature Festival and see the full festival programme at: deptfordlitfest.com

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Artists

Fathima Zahra

Fathima Zahra

Fathima Zahra is an Indian poet, performer and facilitator based in London. She is a Roundhouse Poetry Collective and Barbican Young Poets alum. Her debut pamphlet ‘sargam / swargam’ published by ignitionpress, was a PBS Pamphlet Choice. Her poems have won the Bridport Prize, Asia House Poetry Slam and Wells Fest Young Poets Prize.

Photo credit: (C) Suzi Corker
Jack Underwood

Jack Underwood

Jack Underwood is a poet, writer, critic, and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London. While primarily a poet, Jack has also published works of short fiction, flash fiction, essays, non-fiction and literary criticism. Jack’s poetry collections include A Year in the New Life and Happiness (both published by Faber).

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Access Information

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

All venues are wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.
How do I request specific access provision?

If you require additional access provision in order to attend or take part in the festival, for example, larger print handouts at workshops, or a scribe, please get in touch before the festival day at: festival@londonwriterscentre.org.uk

For more information about the access provision available, please visit: londonwriterscentre.org.uk/news/access-at-deptford-literature-festival/

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