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‘Poetry lives in the breath’ John Agard
Celebrated for his charismatic delivery, John Agard is in huge demand as a poet. His new book Goldilocks on CCTV (available from Jubileebooks.co.uk Ltd) is an illustrated collection of poems with their roots in the world of traditional fairytales, but … Continue reading
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Melvin Burgess Interview
Melvin Burgess’s new book ‘Doing It’, which graphically details the sexual experiences of three teenage boys, was published recently by Anderson Press. Shortly before publication a media furore was created after the book was reviewed by the Children’s Laureate Anne … Continue reading
Benjamin Zephaniah
Dr Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was born in Birmingham but spent some of his early years in Jamaica where he absorbed much of the music, poetry and what he calls ‘street politics’ which strongly influences his later work. Termed a … Continue reading
John Agard
John Agard was born in Guyana and lived in the Capital City, Georgetown, until he moved to London in 1977. As a child John loved cricket and liked to listen to the commentary on the radio. He says that he … Continue reading
William Shakespeare
Profile of the English writer William Shakespeare Continue reading
Lauren Child Interview
Children’s illustrator Lauren, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for her book I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato, is one of the most popular illustrators to emerge in recent years. We caught up with Lauren to ask her a few questions about her work. Continue reading
Jacqueline Wilson Interview
Jacqueline Wilson is one the author of many successful children’s books including The Suitcase Kid, Double Act,The Illustrated Mum and Vicky Angel. She is notable for tackling difficult themes in her work including divorce, depression, bullying and death.