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Writer and poet Yrsa (pronounced yer-sah) Daley-Ward's words have resonated with hundreds of thousands of readers around the world: through her acclaimed books of poetry and memoir, bone (2017) and The Terrible (2018) and through her powerful writing for Beyoncé’s cultural touchstone Black Is King (2020)/ Most recently she performed an original poem at the opening ceremony for COP26.

Yrsa Daley-Ward is a writer, actor and model of Jamaican and Nigerian heritage. She grew up in the small town of Chorley in the North of England and now splits her time between New York and London. In her writing, Yrsa tackles issues dealing with all parts of the human condition, particularly those ‘we don't tend to speak of: issues of social awareness such as mental health, sexuality, love, grief and addiction.

Yrsa’s latest work, The How: Notes on the Great Work of Meeting Yourself (2021), captures the immediacy and vulnerability of Yrsa’s online presence while keeping a clear focus on her craft and distinctive poetic voice. With a mix of short, lyrical musings, immersive poetry and intriguing meditations, The How can be used to start conversations, to prompt writing, to delve deeper - whether you're on your own or with friends, on your feet or writing from the solace of home. The How: Notes on the Great Work of Meeting Yourself is now available worldwide.