Poet of the Week: Dean Atta
Dean Atta, poet and author of The Black Flamingo, shares his top ten questions to ask yourself when editing.
Poetry Academy
Our new Poetry Academy features writing tutorials for all ages from top poets. You can find out about different poetry forms, get writing prompts and performance tips, and learn how to edit your poems. We'll update the page with new content regularly.
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Family Zone resources (under 13s)
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Perform with Simon Mole (9 to 12)
Poet Simon Mole teaches you how to write and perform a poem about something you love.Get the resources -
Write a limerick (9 to 12)
Our very own poet Penny Newell shares how to perform the rhythm of a limerick using just a cup.Get started -
Poetry with Matt Abbott (9 to 12)
Poet Matt Abbott has four different poetry ideas to inspire your writing.Write a poem -
Write a thank you poem (5 to 8)
Watch the video with poet Laura Mucha and write a poem saying thank you to key workers.Learn more -
Creepy-crawly poem (5 to 8)
Poet Paul Cookson performs a poem about creepy crawlies and shows you how to write your own.Get the resource
Zone In resources (13+)
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Laila Sumpton (13+)
Write about your lockdown experience with a video and worksheets from poet Laila Sumpton.Start writing -
Write a sound poem (13+)
Poet and sound artist Antosh Wojcik shows you how to write a sound-based poem.Learn more -
Poetry with Paul Cree (13+)
Poet and rapper Paul Cree talks you through the process of writing a poem from start to finish.Learn more -
Editing with Dean Atta (13+)
Poet and author Dean Atta explains how to improve your poems by editing them.Learn how