Poetry

CLPE is the National Poetry Centre for Primary Schools. Search our extensive bank of poems for children, poetry teaching resources, videos of poet performances and interviews to support the teaching of poetry.

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Kate Wakeling - How do you feel being shortlisted for CLiPPA 2024?

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Matt Goodfellow - Why did you write in the dialect of the main character?

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Matt Goodfellow - What is it about the verse novel that appeals to you?

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Matt Goodfellow - How do you feel being shortlisted for CLiPPA 2024?

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Karl Nova - What do you consider when you're asked to write for an anthology?

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Karl Nova - How do you feel being shortlisted for CLiPPA 2024?

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Stephen Lightbown - Why is poetry important?

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Stephen Lightbown - What poems do you remember from your childhood?

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Stephen Lightbown - What is special about writing poetry for children?

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Stephen Lightbown - What inspires you as a poet?

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Stephen Lightbown - What do you hope children gain from your poetry?

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