Cherry Smyth facts for kids

Cherry Smyth (born in 1960) is an Irish writer, poet, and art critic who lives in London. She is also a teacher at a university.

About Cherry Smyth

Cherry Smyth was born in Ballymoney, County Antrim, which is in Northern Ireland. She teaches poetry in the Creative Writing department at Greenwich University.

Her Writing Journey

Cherry Smyth published her first collection of poems in 2001. A few years later, in 2003, she worked on a special book. This book was an anthology, which means a collection of writings, by women who were in prison. This project helped share their stories and experiences. It was so important that it won the Raymond Williams Community Publishing award.

Cherry Smyth also writes for different art magazines. These include Modern Painters, Art Monthly, and Art Review. She shares her thoughts and ideas about art in these publications. She is also interested in and works on topics related to gender studies.

When her second collection of poems came out, people really liked it. Critics said her writing was clear and real. They also noted that her language was easy to understand and very creative. They praised her precision and the joy in her words.

Famished: A Special Poetry Project

In 2019, Cherry Smyth released her third collection of poems called Famished. This book is a type of "documentary poetry." It tells the story of the Irish Famine by piecing together historical facts and experiences.

Cherry Smyth has performed Famished live. She worked with the talented singer Lauren Kinsella and the musician Ed Bennett. Together, they performed this powerful work across Ireland and the United Kingdom.