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The Ropes, poems to hold on to

The Ropes, poems to hold on to,
edited by Sophie Hannah and John Hegley,
price £9.99
ISBN 978-0-9539196-7-3

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An anthology like no other

With The Ropes: Poems to hold on to, Diamond Twig moves into a new phase. It is an anthology aimed at young people, but which could be read by anybody. Guest editors John Hegley and Sophie Hannah have selected poems - including many newly commissioned - from a range of voices: poets, pop lyricists and rappers, for a new and vibrant book that addresses issues particularly relevant to teenagers. The Ropes reflects on life today with an unflinching, wide-ranging eye. It's a pocket-sized handbook for all those moments when only poetry will do.

"There is nothing quite like The Ropes in schools or bookshops. It invites attention and response and will be widely welcomed."

Elizabeth Hammill, Seven Stories, the Centre for the Children's Book

For a taste of The Ropes, see our Poems of the Month for January 2008, March 2008 and April 2008.


The Ropes is supported by a grant from Arts Council England, North East.


Read more about The Ropes in Ellen's on-line diary, from her account of the background to the project to her discussions with rapper Skinnyman about how his oral improvised words can fit into a poetry anthology.

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