Big Cat Collins - Harper Collins
Publication News
Representation Matters!, Sharena Lee Satti is thrilled to announce her exciting news. After receiving an invitation from Harper Collins to contribute to their children's collection with Big Cat Collins "My City and Me", it is an incredible accomplishment, particularly as Sharena focuses on her cherished hometown of Bradford and the lovely Lister Park. Her dedication to representation is inspiring, and she can't wait see this book stocked on your bookshelves.
Sing, Dance, Leap
Poetry Workshops
Creative Facilitator
Sharena Lee Satti, a passionate poet and workshop facilitator, has conducted inspiring poetry workshops on the theme of Dream Catching for the Royal Ballet of Opera and Authors Abroad. She is also an author who has traveled to schools across Bradford, spreading the joy of literature and creativity. With her unique approach and creative vision, Sharena aims to ignite a love for poetry and storytelling in all those she encounters.
Kirkby Poetry Festival
Literary Artist Poetess
Renowned for her evocative verses and captivating performances, Sharena Lee Satti mesmerizes audiences with her profound insights and lyrical prowess. Her poetry reflects the beauty of the human experience, touching hearts and inspiring minds. Sharena was honored to headline at the prestigious Kirby Poetry Festival, showcasing her talent on a global stage. With a unique voice and a passion for storytelling, Sharena continues to make a significant impact in the literary world.
Aurat Kahani
Sharena Lee Satti, a passionate poet, was chosen by Abda Khan to craft 5 captivating poetry pieces for a Bradford-based initiative focusing on the oral history of South Asian women in the 1960s and 1970s. Sharena's work beautifully intertwines culture, history, and emotion, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of words that resonate with readers from all walks of life. Her unique perspective and powerful storytelling transport audiences to different worlds, sparking conversations and fostering a deeper understanding of diverse experiences. Sharena Lee Satti's literary contributions continue to inspire and enrich the literary-arts community, making her a prominent figure in the realm of poetry.
Teachers Conference
Sharena Lee Satti recently participated in a teachers' conference organised by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, where she shared insights about the Young Poet Laureate Programme in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust. Her presentation highlighted the importance of nurturing young talent in poetry and the positive impact it has on literacy and creativity among students. The event fostered engaging discussions on how to inspire the next generation of poets and writers.
SISTERHOOD FESTIVAL 2024
Sharena, the mastermind behind the Sisterhood Festival, meticulously plans and executes the annual event. The second year was a resounding success, drawing in over 150 guests and garnering rave reviews
Poetry Workshops
Sharena has been collaborating with South Square and Kala Sangam to facilitate poetry workshops aimed at developing new skills, boosting confidence, and enhancing creative writing abilities. The workshops focus on exploring the themes of home and identity.
AURAT KAHANI
Sharena Lee Satti conducted multiple poetry workshops as a component of Abda Khan's Aurat Kahani project. The workshops focused on exploring oral history narratives of women from Bradford in the 1960s, delving into themes such as migration, life in Bradford, fashion, and film.
YOUNG POET OPEN MIC
Tracy Brabin West Yorkshire Mayor
Sharena hosted a Young Poets Open mic, one of three events that took place across West Yorkshire as part of the West Yorkshire Young Poet Laureate programme with the National Literacy Trust. Encouraging poetry and spoken word across the region.
POETRY PERFORMANCES
Pieces of My Career
WORD CENTRAL
MANCHESTER LIBRARY
COMPASSIONATE SHEFFIELD FESTIVAL
2024 - delivering poetry workshops in Sheffield.
EVENTS ATTENDED
20th of May - 26th
WOW WOMEN OF THE WORLD - MANCHESTER
UKRIIEF 2024
HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT INVITATION
All parties writers group
MENTORSHIP SESSIONS AT BRADFORD ACADEMY WITH YOUNG POET LAUREATE
Routes to Roots
Sharena Lee Satti is in the 3rd year of working with Maya Productions and Women Zone as co- facilitator delivering several workshops on the themes of migration, home, and womanhood inspired by the theatre productions "Benny and the Grey Cats"
HUDDERSFIELD LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2024
Shortlist and Young Laureates Open Mic
WRITING FOR WELL-BEING
Poetry Workshops
Sharena Lee Satti: Delivered Writing for well-being sessions in schools across West Yorkshire. She was trained to deliver the sessions by Poetry Therapist and Councillor Charmaine Pollard. Working with the National Literacy Trust.
TAPPAY TALES 2
Tappay Tales’ is a very unique project focusing on capturing and preserving old Pakistani folk songs. Sharena Lee Satti was commissioned by Abda Khan to write several pieces of poetry for the showcase of Rani and aur Amee.
NATIONAL POETRY DAY 2023
Facilitating Poetry Workshops for Authors Abroad at Bootham School In York
THE LAUNCH OF SHARENA LEE SATTI'S NEW BOOK
With the Verve Poetry Press at Bradford Libraries
TAPPAY TALES AT PRESTON NORTH END F.C
Sharena Lee Satti Performed her commissioned poetry pieces as part of Tappay Tales, curated and directed by Abda Khan.
BIG SCREEN POETRY SHOWCASE IN BRADFORD
A special showcase of Sharena Lee Satti's poetry performance was screened at Bradford City Park.
BRITISH LIBRARY 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Libraries are extremely close to Sharena's heart. She was invited to the Anniversary celebrations in London.
MAYA PRODUCTIONS ROUTES TO ROOTS
Sharena is currently facilitating a project with Maya Productions for the second year in collaboration with Women Zone and Artist Aamta Waheed
COMPASSIONATE SHEFFIELD FESTIVAL
Sharena Lee Satti delivered a healing poetry workshop as part of the Compassionate Sheffield festival & an evening of poetry in the community, talking about death, grief and loss.
HARVEY NICHOLS POETRY PERFORMANCE
Sharena Lee Satti performed a poem at the launch of Yorkshire beauty's event at Harvey Nichols in Leeds, speaking about Identity, and being mixed race.
END OF LIFE DOULA, POETRY WORKSHOP
Sharena Lee Satti delivered a poetry workshop in Manchester for the End of life Doula staff members.
Life
Poetry Slam with Authors abroad
Judging for Author's Abroad Poetry Slam
INSPIRATIONAL TALKS
March 24th, 2023
Sharena Lee Satti loves delivering talks in schools, sharing her life experiences and poetic journey.
PERFORMING FOR CHANCELLOR ANITA RANI'S INSTALLATION
March the 6th 2023
Sharena Lee Satti was invited by Bradford University to perform at their VIP event for Anita Rani.
BLUR THE LINES
Sharena Lee Satti performing at Leeds Library as part of Blur the Lines.
WEST YORKSHIRE POETRY WEEK
Sharena Lee Satti, Project Manager at the National Literacy Trust.
Helped to deliver alongside National Literacy Trust. West Yorkshire's first-ever poetry week which will see the first-ever West Yorkshire poet Laureate appointed.
WEST YORKSHIRE POETRY WEEK
March 20th - 24th
NEW BOOK SHHHHHHH
Release Date October 2023
Today marks an incredible day for Sharena. For over a year, she has been working on her second poetry collection. She was funded by Ace to help support her in developing her collection. Giving her the time to invest in her own creative practice, and that's the thing with learning you do.
The ideas that you started with become the spark to inspire what is to come. It doesn't necessarily mean it will be the outcome.
Her second collection is called 𝑺𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉𝒉
It's inspired by her own life and the experiences she never got to speak about. That feeling of being shushed, silenced. Which inspired her to write about women and their experiences of being silenced, too. Using her book as voice for women to amplify women's voices to say "You will be heard" and no longer silenced.
There are many layers to this book, from silence to roaring to SHE part 2. She can't wait to share. It's not been an easy writing. It's challenged her in ways she never knew writing could. It helped her to understand herself better, to look at herself deeper, develop her writing in a way she feels voices her poetry at a much deeper level. The release date is in October, but for now, she is pleased to share her beautiful book cover and the art work so beautifully created by Artist Marcela Diaz
FACILITATING POETRY WORKSHOPS FOR ARTICHOKE - PROJECT "HERD"
BRADFORD FOOD STORIES
Sharena Lee Satti & Abda Khan Project directors and creators of Bradford food stories. Delivered and facilitated poetry workshops and creative writing based on Bradfords food heritage and cultural history. The project ended with a special guest conversations from Waqar Mughal and Irene Lofthouse. Also incredible peformances from our participants who took part in the workshops. The project was funded by Bradford Council.
DYING MATTERS PROJECT
Sharena lee Satti has been working with Dying matters, Dr Jamilla, Hospice Uk and Women zone. Facilitating and delivering creative writing workshops exploring Pakistani women's experiences of death and grief and the end of life, through poetry and creativity.
INSPIRED NEIGHBOURHOODS POETRY WORKSHOP
Poetry Workshops sessions, for both women and men working with Inspired Neighbourhoods Bradford
Sharena Lee Satti is extremely proud and excited to share their latest work Light of the Lanterns. A project that took place over six weeks working with Maya Productions, Women Zone and Kala Sangam and Co-facilitator Aamta Waheed. The project was inspired by "Benny and the Grey cats" themes on Migration and Journeys.
Sangam Festival 2022
Sangam Festival 2022, Sharena Lee Satti hosted a beautiful event as part of the Sangam Festival and is involved in other creative led workshops and online mics as part of this year's incredible festival.
Boy 87 Project
Sharena Lee Satti was invited as a guest poet to perform her work as part of the Boy87 project. Performing collectively with over 2000 students her poem "We all belong somewhere"
HOSTING EVENTS
Sharena Lee Satti is extremely proud of Sisterhood event that she created and runs every month at Bradford Libraries with the support of Bradford Libraries.
Creating space for women, bringing women together. Giving them a platform to share their voices, to be seen, to be heard. In a safe, supportive, engaging environment.
LITTLE AMAL'S VISIT
QUIET COMPERE
Sharena Lee Satti was selected as one of 7 poets to perform as part of the Quiet Compere tour In Bradford and the UK
Sharena Lee Satti delivers inspirational talks, based on her own life experiences and how she overcame the situations she faced in her life.
These talks prove to be inspirational and uplifting as well as engaging and encouraging to the audience.
Her empathic approach and genuine nature has led her to deliver speeches and talks up and down the country.
Which inspire and promote positivity, creativity and better mental well-being.
IWD SPEECH GIVEN AT VERALUM SCHOOL
Check out the latest work by Sharena Lee Satti. Delivering IWD speech to an all boys school, sharing her message of why its important for them to be conscious of their actions as young males that will one day become adults.
Sharena Lee Satti collaborated with Abda Khan on a project that lasted a few months starting in 2021.The project entitled ‘Jumping the Middings’, was delivered online, through a series of creative writing and poetry workshops to participants in order to explore and preserve their memories of growing in Bradford in the 1970’s, in the form of creative writing and poems. The participants work was then showcased online and at a in person event. Held at Kala Sangam.
WORKSHOPS
Welcome to the official website of Sharena Lee Satti. As a prolific Poet, their mission in life is to tell poetic stories of all kinds and to share her love of poetry. She has lead many workshops in Schools and at events encouraging and supporting people to express their truth and creativity through this expressive art.
Sharena Lee Satti was invited to contribute her voice to this incredible book "AMPlify" She is really pleased to have made a small contribution to this incredible book. Contributing to the part of Arts and Health in Westyorkshire. Which is incredibly important to her. As an artist, a poet and experiencing first hand at how art can really have a positive impact on ones health.
She really enjoyed being part of these conversations and looks forward to contributing and collaborating on more artist led projects that promote and aid in positive health and well-being.
POETRY ON THE PARK BENCH
SPOKEN WORD IN SCHOOLS
February 7th 2022
Sharena Lee Satti regulary visits schools and on this occasion she was invited alongside two fellow poets, to perform her work in two of the Trinity Schools In Halifax and Bradford.
MIKAC COMMISSIONED POEM / MC EVENT
Sharena Lee Satti has worked with MKIAC extensively over the last year from writing commissioned poetry pieces to hosting MKIAC's online poetry event.
MKIAC, aims to enrich lives through art and culture and have been bringing people from diverse local communities together through a wide range of high-quality shared arts experiences for over a decade, prompted by the 9/11 attacks. They believe that art can transcend religion, politics and race, it can empower individuals and can benefit the community.
WORKSHOPS
With Sharena Lee Satti
Sharena Lee Satti has facilitated workshops for many events, organisations and schools. Such as "Bradford Literature Festival, Sangam festival and many more.
POETRY WORKSHOPS
ALL AGES
BRADFORD LITERATURE FESTIVAL
SANGAM FESTIVAL
HUDDERSFIELD LITERATURE FESTIVAL
Sharena Lee Satti delivering workshops for Huddersfield Literature Festival in schoolsOn the theme "One World"
SPOKE FOUNDER
The birth of a new project 'SPOKE' What is Spoke? A non-profit organisation looking to raise the profile of spoken word and provide opportunities for people of all ages and walks of life to experience the world of spoken word poetry.
ROAD TO RECOVERY
Poets/ Artists/Dancer contributions Asma Malik Dawn Torrens Eric E Ruff David Driver Halima Mayat Irene Lofthouse Jennifer Clarke Keiron Higgings Laura Baldwin Leanne Neill Maria Byrne Nabeela Ahmed Pauline Seawards Rose Condo Sharena Lee Satti Sophie Hutchinson Sophie Sparham Steven Burton Steven Willams Trevor Wainwright Artist: Tzen Tze Re Rei Song by Loli Cosmica Video Editor Richard McLachlan
Road to Recovery, a project led by poet Sharena Lee Satti, united artists to share a message to anyone struggling with mental health during and after the lockdown.
WEAVING LIFE
A film featuring spoken word by Sharena Lee Satti and dance by members of Dance United Yorkshire's Gradient Company. It was produced as part of the Weaving the Future exhibition, a multi-media celebration of modern day textiles produced by Tim Smith, commissioned by the Saltaire Festival and first shown at Salts Mill during Sept. & Oct. 2019. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
ARTS OF LIFE
Poetry and Spoken Word Event + Joan Day Painting Bursary Exhibition at The South Square centre
Sharena Lee Satti hosted her event "Arts of Life" at The South Square Centre in Thornton Bradford. It's very first open mic spoken word and poetry event. Which also seen her poem "Untroubled Landscape" hand written on the walls of The South Square Centre to showcase how the Bronte sisters once shared their poetry
LATEST RADIO INTERVIEW WITH RADIASIAN.LONDON
Sharena Lee Sattis latest interview with RadiAsian.London
https://www.mixcloud.com/radiasian1/bhangra-breakfast-sat-6th-nov-2021-sharena-lee-satti-interview/
150 years of service at Bradford Libraries. Sharena Lee Satti holds a special place for Bradford Libraries and the services they provide and the impact they have had on her own personal life. Bradford Libraries is where it all began.
"No longer just on park benches, these words of poetry are endless"
LEEDS LIEDER
We were delighted to have Sharena Lee Satti as one of the poets for our 2018 Composers and Poets Forum, the seventh of these projects, which bring together student composers from the national conservatoires and White Rose universities and poets recruited mostly locally to form new creative partnerships. Over the course of some 6 months, the partners collaborate to produce new songs which are then workshopped during the Leeds Lieder Festival with a panel of professional musicians and poets before being premièred at a public Showcase later in the day. Writing for the voice presents many challenges and many of the composers and poets have never written for the voice before, but we are always hugely impressed with the energy, creativity and imagination which they bring to the work. Sharena’s song for the project, “Trapped”, written with London-based composer Clare Elton, and inspired by conversations with people suffering from the isolation and loneliness of homelessness, was a wonderful example of this, and a most valuable contribution to the success of the project. We wish her every success in the future.
Kathleen Evans, Chairman, Leeds Lieder
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STORY TRAILS
Sharena Lee Satti is part of a project called Story Trails. Her story is showcased in a 3d virtual world showcased at Bradford Libraries.
Story Trails harnesses the magic of immersive storytelling to bring to life untold stories from the past, through the magic of the 3D internet using augmented and virtual reality to reanimate public spaces in towns and cities across the UK.
Audiences will time-travel via the wonder of new technologies to experience untold local histories where they happened. Town squares, local libraries, streets, and cinemas will be transformed into virtual portals through which to explore stories of historical change in 15 locations across the UK in 2022.
MY WORK
Here I’ve put together a selection of my most recent and memorable work. I’m proud of each and every piece that I've worked on and hope you will enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. For any inquiries, please get in touch.
THE GOLDEN NEEDLE
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THE GRAIN OF THE LAND
This is your Portfolio section. It's a great place to showcase samples of your written work or add a short description of your projects. Make sure to include a link to the full document so readers can enjoy the entire piece.
MY WORK
Here I’ve put together a selection of my most recent and memorable work. I’m proud of each and every piece that I've worked on and hope you will enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. For any inquiries, please get in touch.
THE GOLDEN NEEDLE
This is your Portfolio section. It's a great place to showcase samples of your written work or add a short description of your projects. Make sure to include a link to the full document so readers can enjoy the entire piece.
THE GRAIN OF THE LAND
This is your Portfolio section. It's a great place to showcase samples of your written work or add a short description of your projects. Make sure to include a link to the full document so readers can enjoy the entire piece.