Jumpstart Poety in the Secondary School ed. Cliff Yates (The Poetry Society). An invaluable resource for writing poetry in the classroom.

The Poetry Book for Primary Schools ed. Anthony Wilson and Siân Hughes (The Poetry Society). Full of ideas on how to enjoy writing poetry in secondary schools.

Our Thoughts are Bees: Writers Working with Schools by Mandy Coe and Jean Sprackland (Wordplay Press). A definitive guide to planning an author’s visit and organising exciting writers-in-schools events.

Drafting and Assessing Poetry: A Guide for Teachers by Sue Dymoke (Paul Chapman).

Did I Hear You Write by Michael Rosen (Five Leaves).

Catapaults and Kingfishers: Teaching Poetry in Primary Schools by P.Corbett and B.Moses (Oxford University Press).

Rose Where Did You Get That Red by K Koch (Random House).

The A-Z of Poetry by Michael Rosen (Puffin).

Visit the Children's Poetry Bookshelf website for a list of recommended poetry books for all ages

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