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Interview with the new Children's Laureate | 28-Jul-07
Michael Rosen tells the Independent newspaper about his family, writing, and what he thinks of Harry Potter...
Michael Rosen tells the Independent newspaper about his family, writing, and what he thinks of Harry Potter...
National Poetry Day! | 04-Oct-06
Thursday 5 October is National Poetry Day 2006!
Thursday 5 October is National Poetry Day 2006!
Children's Book Show - Poetry Matters! | 25-Sep-06
The Children's Book Show is all about poetry this year. Some of the poets performing are John Agard, Grace Nichols, Adrian Mitchell, Ian McMillan, Shamshad Khan, Jackie Kay, Kit Wright, Valerie Bloom, Michael Rosen, Brian Patten and Allan Ahlberg. Click on the link above for more about the Show.
The Children's Book Show is all about poetry this year. Some of the poets performing are John Agard, Grace Nichols, Adrian Mitchell, Ian McMillan, Shamshad Khan, Jackie Kay, Kit Wright, Valerie Bloom, Michael Rosen, Brian Patten and Allan Ahlberg. Click on the link above for more about the Show.
New children's poet laureate for Wales | 02-Jun-06
If you live in Wales you have a brand new children's poet laureate. Her name is Gwyneth Glyn, and she is looking forward to sharing the 'adventure' of poetry with you.
If you live in Wales you have a brand new children's poet laureate. Her name is Gwyneth Glyn, and she is looking forward to sharing the 'adventure' of poetry with you.
Belmont Poetry Prize - get involved! | 26-Apr-06
There is only one poetry prize in the UK that is for poems for children judged by children. You can be a judge of the Belmont Poetry Prize!
There is only one poetry prize in the UK that is for poems for children judged by children. You can be a judge of the Belmont Poetry Prize!
Mermaid Poems | 20-Dec-05
Clare Bevan has written poetry books called Fairy Poems, Princess Poems and now Mermaid Poems.
Clare Bevan has written poetry books called Fairy Poems, Princess Poems and now Mermaid Poems.
Masala | 20-Dec-05
The Poetry Library has just added a wonderful book of poems from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to its collection.
The Poetry Library has just added a wonderful book of poems from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to its collection.
Write Here, Write Now | 05-Dec-05
The winners of this year's Write Here, Write Now awards have been announced.
The winners of this year's Write Here, Write Now awards have been announced.
Children's Poetry Archive | 30-Nov-05
Have you ever heard Michael Rosen, Valerie Bloom, or Ian Macmillan read their work out loud? You're in for a treat!
Have you ever heard Michael Rosen, Valerie Bloom, or Ian Macmillan read their work out loud? You're in for a treat!
Start writing poetry - Pie Corbett will help you! | 07-Nov-05
If you like writing poetry, there is a new series of books designed to help you.
If you like writing poetry, there is a new series of books designed to help you.
Foyle Young Poets of the Year | 25-Aug-05
The poet Fiona Sampson reviews one of the entries to this competition for young poets in this month's Books for Keeps magazine.
The poet Fiona Sampson reviews one of the entries to this competition for young poets in this month's Books for Keeps magazine.
New Centre for Children's Books | 17-Aug-05
Seven Stories, the new Centre for Children's Books will open on 19 August.
Seven Stories, the new Centre for Children's Books will open on 19 August.
Poetry to take on a Reading Voyage | 28-Jun-05
If you are taking a Reading Voyage this summer, here are some suggestions of books you could ask for at your library...
If you are taking a Reading Voyage this summer, here are some suggestions of books you could ask for at your library...
Foyle Young Poets of the Year: Colette Sensier | 16-May-05
Every year, The Poetry Society runs a poetry competition for young people.
Every year, The Poetry Society runs a poetry competition for young people.
CLPE Poetry Prize | 12-May-05
The shortlist for the only national prize for poetry for children has been announced!
The shortlist for the only national prize for poetry for children has been announced!
Poetry on Carnegie shortlist | 07-May-05
One of the books shortlisted to win the Carnegie Prize is a verse novel by Sharon Creech.
One of the books shortlisted to win the Carnegie Prize is a verse novel by Sharon Creech.
You be the judge! | 28-Apr-05
Do you know what poetry you like best? The Belmont Poetry Prize wants you to judge their competition.
Do you know what poetry you like best? The Belmont Poetry Prize wants you to judge their competition.
Interview with Grace Nichols | 27-Mar-05
The poet Grace Nichols is interviewed in this month's Books for Keeps magazine.
The poet Grace Nichols is interviewed in this month's Books for Keeps magazine.
Respect Poetry Slam 2005 | 13-Mar-05
The Mayor of London and the Poetry Society have announced their annual London wide Poetry Slam. If you are 12-18 years old, you could be impressing the likes of Ms Dynamite with your performance!
The Mayor of London and the Poetry Society have announced their annual London wide Poetry Slam. If you are 12-18 years old, you could be impressing the likes of Ms Dynamite with your performance!
Hospital school launches children's poetry book | 07-Feb-05
A book of poetry by pupils and students of the Evelina Hospital School will be officially launched during a special celebration event at the hospital today.
A book of poetry by pupils and students of the Evelina Hospital School will be officially launched during a special celebration event at the hospital today.
