Jean Marian Stevens


Jean Marian Stevens was a British poet, writer, playwright and teacher.

Early life and education

Jean Marian Stevens was born on the 27 July 1928 in Newport Pagnell. Stevens grew up in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead and attended the then Hemel Hempstead Grammar School.
Stevens was educated at Hockerill Teacher Training College, a former Church of England teacher training college for women, in Bishop Stortford. In 1948, Steven's graduated with a specialism in teaching English and Religious studies.

Career

From 1948-1956, Stevens was a teacher in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
In 1949, Stevens' won the Marjorie Bowen Award at the Society of Women Writers and Journalists Literary Festival. Stevens won again in 1950 and joined the Society the same year.
Stevens served on the Society's Council as Poetry Representative from 1980–2000, Chairman from 1983–1985, Vice-President, as well as Acting Secretary and Competitions Coordinator.
Two of Steven's works Led by kingfishers and Impressions : collected poems are held in the National Poetry Library.

Awards

Steven's was awarded the Society of Women Writers and Journalists Julia Cairns Salver for Poetry in 1974, 1991 and 1996. In 1974, Stevens won the Dacorum Poet of the year.

Personal life

In 1954, Stevens married David Stevens and together have 3 children. Stevens died on World Poetry Day 2022 aged 93.

Publications

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Poetry

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