Under Orange Blossom : Book Launch

Under Orange Blossom : Book Launch

Welcome to Bookbag for the exciting launch of Under Orange Blossom! Join us for an intimate gathering celebrating the release of this new illustrated poetry book. Get comfy for a poetry reading and Q&A with two local South-Asian creatives in collaboration: self-published poet Karishma Natu and illustrator Ridi Hossain. Ticket price includes a special music performance, some light refreshments, and a small giveaway. It's going to be a fun and cozy event, perfect for poetry lovers and anyone looking for a good read. Don't miss out on this special occasion - mark your calendars and come celebrate with us!

More about the book:

Food is an offering; A foundational form of love. Under Orange Blossom is a bittersweet bite into life as a mixed-race woman raised in a rural area in the UK. Weaving in references to sacred stories and pastoral imagery, Natu captures self-image, adulthood, intimacy and relationships in a strangely sweetened light,. Her poetry juxtaposes the idyllic softness of the countryside with rough, raw life experiences. This is just the beginning of a metaphorical road trip along cultural/religious barriers, womanhood and healing, lingering on every page more luscious than the last. Beautifully illustrated by Ridi Hossain, who decorates each 'segment' of the book in delectable daydreams.

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