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The Creative Conference – Poetry, Storytelling and Writing through Art
Pie Corbett Inservice conference. Venue: Tate Modern, Bankside, London . The Starr Auditorium & Foyer (River Entrance) Date: Monday 19th March 2012 The inspirational, charismatic and creative Literacy educator Pie Corbett will explore with delegates developing poetry, storytelling and writing through the Arts … Continue reading
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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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Pie Corbett Raising Standards in Writing
Jubilee Books are pleased to present an inservice conference at the Turner Contemporary (Margate) Foyle Room with inspirational, charismatic and creative literacy educator Pie Corbett. Date: Wednesday 2nd November 2011 Venue: Turner Contemporary (Margate) Cost: £180 + VAT including lunch … 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