River Wolton

River Wolton succeeded Cathy Grindod as Derbyshire's second Poet Laureate in 2007.

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River Wolton grew up in London and lived in Sheffield for twenty years before moving to Derbyshire.

She works as a writer in schools, libraries and community projects. Her previous publications include The Purpose of Your Visit (Smith/Doorstop 2008), and she co-authored the short story collection Some Girls' Mothers (Route 2008).

In October 2009 we published You Are Here: Travels of a Derbyshire Poet Laureate by River Wolton. The book brings together poems and prose written by River during her laureateship, and a selection of poems written by participants in workshops.

Copies are £7.99 and available from Derbyshire Libraries or from Alison Betteridge, email Alison at alison.betteridge@derbyshire.gov.uk.