Academics
Carol Ann Duffy and Ella Duffy to read at St. Stephen's School
Carol Ann Duffy, DBE, was appointed Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom in May 2009 and served until 2019. She was the first woman, the first Scottish-born poet, and the first openly LGBT poet to hold the position. A poet, playwright, and author of children’s books, Dame Duffy is Professor of Contemporary Poetry & Creative Director of the Manchester Writing School.
