Publications

hairHair
Shirley May edited this anthology published through Suitcase Books in 2006.
A collection of poems and short stories about the Afro-Cariabbean and Asian experience of hair and hairstyles, as well as contributing 4 poems to the book.
More information on publishers site here
Hair is available through Amazon here

 

love poemsThe Suitcase Book of Love Poems
Shirley May contributes 4 poems to this anthology
More information on publishers site here
Also available through Amazon here

“An accomplished collection of love poems by an emerging community of black British artists, this refreshing anthology represents an exciting and confident departure from the issue-based writing of an earlier generation.” James Procter, Newcastle University
“Love poetry is rare these days; this is brilliant!” Jack Mapanje