John Agard
John Agard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1949 Grantham, British Guiana |
| Language | Patois |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | St Alban's Academy |
| Period | 20th century |
| Notable awards | Paul Hamlyn Award for Poetry (1997); Cholmondeley Award (2004); Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry (2012) |
| Spouse | Grace Nichols |
John Agard FRSL (born 21 June 1949) is a Guyanese-born British playwright, poet and children's writer. In 2012, he was selected for the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry. He was awarded BookTrust's Lifetime Achievement Award in November 2021.