Inside Out: Children's Poets Discuss Their Work

By JonArno Lawson

Illustrated by Jonny Hannah

An invaluable anthology of children's poetry that gives a unique insight into the writer’s craft.

Just how do poets come up with their ideas? Do their ideas come to them in a flash of inspiration or do they slave away for months or years? Edited by Canadian poet JonArno Lawson, this is an illustrated poetry book with a difference. A selection of verse from top contemporary poets – including Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen, John Agard, Grace Nichols, Roger McGough and many more, including writers from the USA, India, South Africa, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – are annotated by the poets themselves, who explain how they arrived at the finished poem.

Categories: Anthology

For readers aged: 11+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781406321814
  • Published: 03 Nov 2008
  • Price: £6.99
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  • Size: 198 x 129 mm
  • Pages: 112

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'Ideal for Key Stage 3 English literature classes and with well over 20 poems it certainly provides useful insights and tips for aspiring writers or students analysing verse.' Sec Ed

'The poems are attractively laid-out, with a clear text and scratchy pen-and-ink illustrations that have a pleasingly 'grown up' feel.' The Guardian

'It is gloriously produced , with curves for corners and a skin that thirsts for touch ... best of all, this book id distinctly not patronising. I wish I had it when I was growing up.' Belfast Newsletter Group and Verbal Magazine

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