Catch up with Paul Sutherland, author of 'Child Roots'

“‘Child Roots’, a collection of poems, prose poems and miniature poems, seeks to understand the 'roots' of children and their childhoods in different settings.”   Join Florence in an engaging conversation with poet and author Paul AW Sutherland as they delve into his remarkable journey and his latest collection, Child Roots. In this episode, Paul reflects on his poetic beginnings, sharing the touching story of how his grandfather inspired him to start writing at the age of 17, reciting poems while they worked together.   The discussion touches on themes that run through Paul's poetry and short stories, including nature, separation, estrangement, innocence, and resilience. With Child Roots, Paul draws from his own experiences, reflecting on both his childhood and childhood in general. He highlights the importance of a child’s journey towards becoming proactive, encouraging readers to see beyond correction to understand the full developmental process of children.   Additionally, Paul references his previous work on family courts and the rights of the child, which continues to shape his literary voice.   Listen in for: Personal stories from Paul’s life Insights into Child Roots and the themes explored Reflections on the role of poetry in understanding childhood Links: Connect with Paul on social media https://www.facebook.com/paul.sutherland.5492 Visit Paul’s website: https://www.authorpaulsutherland.com/ Purchase Child Roots https://www.partnershippublishing.co.uk/product-page/child-roots-bypaul-abdul-wadud-sutherland Explore Paul's other works including his previous book on the rights of the child on ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360355863_Rights_of_the_Child_Anguish_in_Family_Courts_Advocacy_for_the_Child_by_Paul_Sutherland