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BfK No. Poetry Special - October 2020

BfK Poetry Special 2020

Cover illustration from A Poem for Every Autumn Day, edited by Allie Esiri, illustration by Zanna Goldhawk, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
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BfK No. Poetry Special Articles

Poetry: a word from Michael Rosen

An introduction from the man who has brought poetry into the lives of so many children.

Grow your own class of poets

Simon Mole makes it easy

Ten Essential Poetry Books for Children

Poet Valerie Bloom chooses ten 'essential' poetry books for children.

Poetry for You: the best new poetry books, recommended by leading editors of children’s poetry

The books that are exciting the UK's poetry editors

The year’s best poetry for children: the CLiPPA shortlist 2020

The CLPE Poetry Award shortlist 2020

AN INTERVIEW WITH CLiPPA WINNER ZARO WEIL

Charlotte Hacking talks to Zaro Weil, recently announced winner of the 2020 CLiPPA

She Will Soar: Why Women Write about Escape and Freedom

Ana Sampson explains

It’s time to grow your own poem

Kate Clanchy tells you why

I Wish I'd Written Joseph Coelho

Joseph Coelho chooses a poem that unsettles and thrills.

A Desert Island Poem

The anthologist's must have: Allie Esiri chooses

All Children's Book Reviews in BfK No. Poetry Special