Book Launch: Melete by Jennifer Lee Tsai (Bloodaxe Books)
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Join us for the book launch of Melete, the debut poetry collection by our Artist in Residence, Jennifer Lee Tsai, published by Bloodaxe Books in May 2026.
In this first full-length collection, Jennifer Lee Tsai explores family history, intergenerational trauma, love, loss, and belonging through the lens of a second-generation British Chinese identity. Melete weaves together dual cultures and heritages through narratives of memory, migration, and mysticism, spanning Liverpool, China, and Hong Kong. This expansive collection establishes a powerfully distinctive lyric voice in contemporary British poetry.
Jennifer will be joined by fellow Bloodaxe and Costa Book Poetry award winning poet, Hannah Lowe and pianist Hannah Chiu.
We are delighted to celebrate the launch of this book which will feature readings from Jennifer and Hannah, who will be in conversation with arts curator and host, Marie-Anne McQuay as well as music from Hannah Chiu.
This event is presented in partnership with the Centre for New and International Writing, University of Liverpool.
Book Launch: Melete by Jennifer Lee Tsai (Bloodaxe Books)
Wed 3 Jun, 6-7.30pm
£2-£5 (£15 including book)
Doors open at 5.30pm.
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The Bluecoat
8 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX
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