About Yrsa Daley-Ward YRSA DALEY-WARD is an actor, poet, model, and author of West Indian and West African heritage. Known for her powerful poetry — both written and spoken word — Yrsa explores topics such as identity, femininity, and mental health. Books by Yrsa Daley-Ward The Lost Spells read by Robert Macfarlane, Julie Fowlis, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Johnny Flynn & Chris Watson
