Jenn Budd is a writer and film maker exposing the threat of ICE.

Here’s the ‘Free the Bee’ storytelling session for young people from Gaza, brilliantly organised by my friend David Heathfield. Several brilliant young writers from Gaza took part. I have linked the YouTube video in comments. To hear about Mohammed’s book #DiaryOfASpiceSeller go to 1:34:30.

Fledgling publisher Drizzle-Dazzle launches new book - an account of the Gaza genocide told by a 17-year-old in Gaza. ‘Diary of a Spice Seller’ by Mohammed Yasser Al-Batniji (Drizzle-Dazzle, Dec 2025) Hardback book, 142 pages, Cost £10 Copies can be purchased by contacting me through messaging.

Luton Literature Authorfest takes place today from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm at Luton Central Library. Hope to see you there. #LutonCentralLibrary #LutonLiteratureAuthorfest @lutonliteraturecic

I just received the splendid Issue 4 of Swerve Magazine (literature and arts) in which I have six poems written for and about the people of Gaza. Thank you to the editors of Swerve for including this work. Linocut illustrations by Nick Wonham. #SwerveJournal #poetry @swervejournal.bsky.social

This is a postcard-sized artwork by Armelle Thaï that my wife and I purchased during our recent trip to Cork to visit the Palestine Postcard Project exhibition organised by @swervejournal.bsky.social at Uillinn Gallery in Skibbereen. The exhibition offered 1600 artworks for sale in support of UNRWA.

Very happy to see my poetry books about the war on Gaza displayed in the Scottish Poetry Library. Contact me directly if you’d like to buy a copy (£20 + P&P). Each purchase supports Palestinian charities.

In London at the demonstration with my poetry books today #freepalestine

Feedback about my new book Dystopia Persecutia. Copies available direct from me raising money for Medical Aid for Palestinians. DM me for details.

I’ve given my Grief, Protest and Hope poetry workshop four times now, most recently at the Quaker Meeting House in Hitchin. Contact me if you’d like me to do a workshop for your Palestine 🇵🇸 support group. The workshop lasts 60-90 minutes and has received very positive feedback from participants.

Reading from my new book ‘Dystopia Persecutia’ this evening (Fri 30 May) in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. The book is subtitled ‘Book 2 of the Sixth War on Gaza’. Free, but let us know you’re attending by notifying the e-mail address shown on the notice below #Skibbereen

Preparing a poetry workshop for the Palestinian Festival of Culture and Film at Landau Forte College in Derby tomorrow (Sat 24th May). Tickets can be booked for FREE snappytickets.co.uk/events/pales...

Selling my poetry books today @hertsbookfestival in @beamtheatre in the lovely old town of Hertford. Also selling ‘Beneath the Gaza Sky’ by my friend Shadi Salem #ShadiSalem #JonathanWonhamPoet #DrizzleDazzle #DystopiaPersecutia #CeasefireNow #NickWonhamPrintmaker #Poetry #PoetryCommunity

15th May is Palestinian Nakba Commemoration Day and an appropriate day on which to publish my new book ‘Dystopia Persecutia’ which is a sequel to my first book about the war on Gaza called ‘Ceasefire Now!’ To purchase please message me. Cost is £20 each +p&p profits supporting Palestinian charities.

I finished the proof corrections of my second book of poems about Gaza today. It should be ready for launch mid-May. Readings planned in Derby and Skibereen, Ireland so far…

#SanctionIsrael #StoptheGenocide

15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers were killed one-by one by Israeli troops on 23rd March. The body of one of the dead has been found with his hands tied. They dead men were hidden in a mass grave. The killings bear every indication of summary execution.

Excited for THIS! #PalestineBookAwards

Some exciting news... I've been invited to Ireland for a writing residency by SWERVE (annual literary magazine / Lit Lounge / writing & art retreats). It will be the first time I've been a writer-in-residence. SWERVE is making great strides with its beautiful journal @swervejournal.bsky.social

In response to Justin Trudeau’s statement “I am a Zionist” made yesterday.

Two Kisses Two kisses for your creativity in saving me from what I might have become a stumbling target, a scrap in the rubble, a burning lost soul. Two kisses for you and you whoever you are who took me captive then day by day saved me from the worst instincts of my own kin.

25 years of marriage! A meal with my wife Vicky yesterday and a dozen oysters then beef Bourguignon. We discovered those dishes in France while living there - 9 years near Paris and lots of good times. Our children grew up speaking French. A fitting way to celebrate past years 🥂🍾 #silveranniversary

Reading poems from my book ‘Ceasefire Now!’ this week in St Albans. The audience are members of St Albans Friends of Palestine.

All four collections of my poetry covering the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are now sold out. The four books have raised more than £5600 for refugee charities. #drizzledazzle #warpoetry

I've received notification that 4 of my poems written for Gaza will be included in 'We Are All Palestinians', an anthology to be published by #CultureMatters. A real privilege to be published alongside 70 other poets. Linocut below by #NickWonham, from our book 'Ceasefire Now!' #StandWithGaza

Submissions for SWERVE 4 open on 1 March! See website for guidelines: www.swervemagazine.org

My new book ‘Ceasefire Now!’ is now launched. It’s a hardback book with 178 pages, 120 poems, day-by-day reportage, 9 linocut illustrations and only £20 + P&P. The entire price will be donated to Palestinian refugee charities. #drizzledazzle #standwithgaza #jonathanwonham #nickwonham #newpoetrybook

The Ukraine Trilogy project is now complete. All three books, each containing 40-50 poems and reportage, are sold out (100 copies of each) and over £4000 has been sent to ten different Ukrainian refugee charities.

Fairytale lands built on oppression where princesses in towers look out over burning horizons and fear to let down their hair.

A new collection, in English, by Yuko. First rate, ingenious and skilfully written. A step above many new collections. Available from the author: see website.

Some pictures of ‘Steel Horizon’ my first book of poetry published in 2013 by Incline Press of Oldham. All artwork by my brother Nick Wonham. The book is available directly from Incline Press via their website www.inclinepress.com