Hannah Lavery

Hannah Lavery
Born1977 (age 46–47)
OccupationWriter
Notable workLament for Sheku Bayoh
AwardsNew Playwright Award, 2019
Websitewww.hannahlavery.com

Hannah Lavery (born 1977)[1] is a Scottish short story writer, poet, playwright and performer.[2] Her poetry and prose has been published by Gutter Magazine, The Scotsman newspaper, 404 Ink, and others. In September 2021 she took on the role of Edinburgh Makar.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Writer and performer Hannah Lavery: 'I have learned to lean in, to think that everything I'm doing is for a tiny room'". The Stage. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Hannah Lavery". Hannah Lavery. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  3. ^ Lloyd, Karen. "Award-winning poet and playwright Hannah Lavery put forward as new Edinburgh Makar". The City of Edinburgh Council. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Dunbar poet named as next Edinburgh Makar". East Lothian Courier. Retrieved 12 April 2022.