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AWARD-WINNING United Kingdom-based author, Tafadzwa Gore, is determined to make more impact internationally after her poem was made part of the National Archives of the British Library.
The 16-year-old author and environmental activist had her poem, from her book titled “Unsaid,” winning the Young Writers Award 2022.
“Unsaid” is her first book and, as an author, she has co-authored two anthologies – “Young Writers Annual Showcase” and “Winter Seasonal Verse.”
In an interview, Tafadzwa said:
“Writing gives me a voice to communicate with society by releasing complex and sophisticated thoughts in a way that psychologically and emotionally engages people at a personal level.
“As an environmental activist, I have previously collaborated with STEM Medley, Teen Ink, and journals, to advocate for Green Literature and environmental activism.
“The significant part of being involved in Green Literature is that the world is evolving into a sustainable world and environmentalism is among one of the top global issues thus there is a need to focus on the genre.
“In my environmental work, I have worked with Volkswagen, through the Shape the Future Challenge-Moonshot Pirates, the Rise programme and I am an ambassador at ‘I Have A Voice’ and ‘Remake’.”
Despite her achievements at a young age, Tafadzwa is willing to keep on learning.
“I am eager to learn and this year I participated in the Oxford School of Climate Change Society, where I emerged as part of tomorrow’s climate leaders.
“I also spoke at platforms like the MAHB Stanford University – Our New World Platform.
“I wrote Unsaid as a strategic response based on my standpoint or according to my way of thinking.
“Unsaid means not said or unspoken, the content is jaw-dropping and is based on topics people are usually uncomfortable with openly discussing.
“Despite being factual, there are some poems based on relatable life experiences and life’s turning points.
“The book revives souls and senses.”
She feels honoured to be documented internationally.
“Being documented in the British Library is an incredible honour and achievement.
“It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication that I have put into my writing and it’s a great feeling to know that my work will be preserved for future generations to read and enjoy.
“It is also a great opportunity to reach a wider audience and to continue spreading my thought-provoking messages that are usually ‘unsaid’ or not said comfortably but are crucial to address and contemplate about.”
Online Reporter