Chloë Jacquet
Chloë Jacquet is a published poet
“Photo: Mark Ford Chivers”
Book launch, 22nd September 2020 via ZOOM — Pre-order your signed copy from, www.chloejpoetry.com
Brian Bilston: ‘How exciting it is to see the words of Chloë Jacquet laid out on the printed page like this, where they fizz and sparkle as much as they do on the stage. The poems in this collection are bursting with life and laughter – but amongst the comedy, there is sadness; beneath the charm, there is reflection; beside the anger, there is tenderness. And who could want for more than that?’
Joelle Taylor: ‘Chloë J is a spoken word artist of nuance, depth and constant surprise. Her work challenges dominant narratives to arrive at her own distinct voice. Read this. Watch her.’
Elvis McGonagall: ‘Sugared with humour and sharp as a cracker Chloë Jacquet’s poems have bite and crunch.’
Jonny Fluffypunk: ‘Anyone who has witnessed her in performance will be well aware that Chloë Jacquet’s poems sing with the rhythms and musicality of the oral tradition. Her two feet are planted firmly on the stage, yes, but this collection is proof that her other extremities are just at home on the rarefied forum of the printed page. By turns witty, perceptive and poignant, Chloë fearlessly pulls this mixed-up world into her Cirencester garrett and strokes it, sympathises with it, or beats it up, as appropriate. Thoroughly recommended.’
Front cover illustration by Ben Williams
Book Cover Design: Jason Conway - thedaydreamacademy.com
Biography
Chloë Jacquet (rhymes with croquet, duvet and poetray) is a multi-slam winning, multicultural, multifaceted spoken word artist. With a preference for straight talking and a penchant for rhymes and opinions, Chloë’s poetry is both entertaining and meaningful. Her work deals with a wide variety of subjects, ranging from workplace discrimination and mental health, to the pressures placed on modern men, via her short term relationship with a biscuit. A regular live performer at poetry gigs, festivals and literary events, her work has featured several times on the radio, including on the BBC. She has also been published in a variety of anthologies. She was 2017 Oxford Hammer & Tongue slam champion and reached the semi-finals of the National Slam Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in both 2018 and 2019. Chloë can be found on social media platforms using the handle ChloeJPoetry