Very pleased to read in the Spring edition of Young Poetry News about the further success of Kexin Huang whose … More
Category: Reading Poetry
Introducing Young Poet Efe Imoyin-Omene from Norwich
Our next young poet is Emoefeoghene Imoyin-Omene from Norwich who tells us, “because you’re cool, you can call me Efe.” … More
Young Poets from around the world: introducing Ekta Somera from Durban
Ekta Somera’s poem The Sunflower gives us some much needed light and colour and also, especially in the last line, … More
Introducing Kaycee Hill
This week we have another terrific new young poet to share with you. Kaycee Hill is based in Bristol where … More
Writing Retreats in the Pandemic: An Update from Arvon
February is usually the month when the Foyle’s winners meet at The Hurst for an exciting, week-long writing retreat. Arvon … More
Reading and writing in the Year of the Ox
As we move into the Year of the Ox, an animal symbolising hard work, intelligence and reliability, Young Poets’ Stories is celebrating its one year anniversary. To celebrate this turn of the year, Richard and Sue have been delving into the symbol of the Ox in different faiths, beliefs and in poetry. We hope the images, stories and poems will inspire your own writing.
More reading resources for young poets
Today we post an update to our Reading Resources for Young Poets page. Here are some of the links … More
Embedding Poetry Writing into the Curriculum: Tips for English Teachers
For many young people, their only exposure to poetry is through their English teacher. Reading and analysing poetry … More
Writing communities
I’m the Learning and Participation Manager at The Poetry Society. Before that, I was Head of Programmes at The Poetry … More
On Bart Simpson and Blake’s Tyger
The Tyger Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy … More