Books by Jackie Kay

Jackie Kay

Jackie Kay is a Scottish poet, playwright, and novelist known for her exploration of identity, race, and sexuality in her works. Her most notable works include the poetry collections "The Adoption Papers" and "Fiere," as well as the novel "Trumpet," which won the Guardian Fiction Prize. Kay's writing style is characterized by its emotional depth, humor, and lyrical language. She has made significant contributions to literature by giving voice to marginalized communities and challenging traditional notions of identity and belonging. Kay's impact on the literary genre is evident in her ability to blend personal experiences with broader social issues, creating a rich and nuanced portrayal of human existence. Her most famous work, "Trumpet," is a poignant and powerful exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of identity.

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Untitled (HB)

Jackie Kay
Hardcover
Published: 2029
Coorie Doon

Coorie Doon

A Scottish Lullaby Story : The stunning debut picture book from critically acclaimed Scottish poet Jackie Kay

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2026
Coorie Doon

Coorie Doon

A Scottish Lullaby Story

Jackie Kay
Hardcover
Published: 2025
May Day

May Day

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2024
Trumpet

Trumpet

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2024
Red Dust Road

Red Dust Road

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2022
Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith

A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2021
The Lamplighter

The Lamplighter

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2020
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Makar to Makar

Jackie Kay
Pamphlet
Published: 2020
Red, Cherry Red

Red, Cherry Red

Jackie Kay
Hardcover
Published: 2019
Red Dust Road

Red Dust Road

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2019
Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2019
Disclosures

Disclosures

Rewriting the Narrative About HIV

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2018
Refugee Tales

Refugee Tales

Volume II 2

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2017
Bantam

Bantam

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2017
Bantam

Bantam

Jackie Kay
Hardcover
Published: 2017
Trumpet

Trumpet

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2016
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The Empathetic Store

Poems

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2015
Reality, Reality

Reality, Reality

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2013
Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds

British Black & Asian Poets

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2012
Why Don't You Stop Talking

Why Don't You Stop Talking

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2011
Fiere

Fiere

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2011
Wish I Was Here

Wish I Was Here

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2011
Crossing the Lines

Crossing the Lines

New Writing by International Students

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2011
Darling

Darling

New and Selected Poems

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 2007
The Adoption Papers

The Adoption Papers

Jackie Kay
Paperback
Published: 1991