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James is the author of several books including 'Cars
Stars Electric Guitars', a collection of his poetry, 'Talking
Books' and 'Creating Writers', both books about the process
of writing, and has also been included in over 50 poetry
anthologies.
James visits primary and secondary schools, libraries and
literary festivals to give performances of his poetry (with
music) and to conduct poetry writing workshops.
He also lectures in creative writing and children's literature
on the BA.ED degree in the School of Education at the University
of Reading as well as running INSET courses in writing and
performing poetry at KS2.
Other notable work includes working as the Poetry Workshop
Leader at the Barbican Dreamscapes Millennium Project as
well as Workshop Leader on a tour of WOMAD festivals around
the UK.
His academic credentials include Degrees in Primary Education
with English - B.Ed (Hons) - and Children’s Literature
MA - (with distinction) - both from the University of Reading.
James was the winner of the 2001 Raymond Wilson children’s
poetry competition.
To book James for a visit to your
school...
To check James' availability for school performances
and to find out current prices for James and other performers
please contact:
Jubilee Books
Address of head office
31a Vanburgh Park
Blackheath
London SE3 7AE
t. (020) 8293 6060
f. 056 0150 8125
e. e-mail Jubilee Books
Our office is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm.
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James
Carter was a breath of fresh air... He changed
the children's concept of poetry and poets. The
children were enthralled by his unique approach
