Peter has been awarded the Ted Slade Award for 2016 from The Poetry Kit, UK.

Jim Bennett of The Poetry Kit said: "I am really happy that once more our award goes to someone who, like the other recipients of the Ted Slade Award, has given so much to promote and sustain audiences for poetry and to create outlets for the work of others. As well as writing fine poetry for adults, his children’s writing is outstanding and helps to develop a love of poetry in his readers. Peter’s output encompasses theatre, media and publishing. He was born in Swansea, and his work in promoting poetry in Wales has brought him to prominence. He regularly flies the flag for poets in schools, festivals and events throughout Wales, and across Europe and the USA. I am pleased to see the Ted Slade Award 2016 awarded to Peter Thabit Jones.

"THE TED SLADE AWARD FOR SERVICE TO POETRY 2016 IS AWARDED TO PETER THABIT JONES @PeterThabitjone
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