Natasha Devalia is a parent at NIST. She is also a poet, artist, dancer and performer.
She recently visited the Secondary Library to donate 5 copies of her poetry pamphlet; Unseen Veins. 4 copies will be used in Y11 as part of the English Language and Literature unit on poetry and identity. 1 copy will remain in the Library for borrowing.
Unseen Veins was a runner-up for the Aryamati Prize 2022. In her book, Natasha explores "the complexities of how we label ourselves and where we belong are laid bare. From the place where we are born, to our parents' heritage, to our name's origin, we are asked to 'choose a side'. This poet hopes for a world where their children can choose their own identity (Kenyon)."
Bibliography:
Kenyon, Belle. “Aryamati Prize 2022 Winner and Runner Ups Announcement!” Fly on the Wall Press, 28 Oct. 2022, www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk/post/aryamati-prize-2022-winner-and-runner-ups-announcement. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.
