Theresa Lola
Theresa Lola is a poet, writer, and creative practitioner. She was the appointed Young People’s Laureate for London in the year 2019-20. In 2018 she was the co-winner of the Brunel International African Poetry Prize. Her work is included in the OCR’s GCSE English Literature syllabus. As a practitioner she infuses poetry to deliver creative outcomes. She has worked on projects by the National Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, and presented an audio documentary on BBC Radio 4. She has been commissioned by Selfridges, Rimowa, and Hush. Her second poetry collection, Ceremony for the Nameless (2024), is published by Penguin.
Upcoming Events
5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - February 2025
Past Events
Selfridges x Women Supporting Women: Celebrating Creativity
Join us for talks at Selfridges to celebrate Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day. Ticket sales will raise money for The Prince’s Trust Women Supporting Women campaign.