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About James Berry

An award winning and distinguished poet, James Berry was born in Jamaica and grew up in a tiny village on the coast. He moved to the UK in 1948 where he became a leading campaigner for black people. One of the first black writers to achieve wider recognition, he was awarded an OBE in 1990 and was a strong advocate for young black writers.
He divided his time between Great Britain and Jamaica until his death in 2017.

Recent updates about James Berry

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Only One of Me by James Berry from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

You'll love Around the World in 80 Poems by James Berry. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

5 months ago

Egg Day

Big eggs, small eggs, scrambled eggs, dinosaur eggs - this book is a great story book all about eggs! A Nest Full of Stars by James Berry from Macmillan Children's Books.

7 months ago

International Rock Day

A book to explore and enjoy - Around the World in 80 Poems by James Berry from Macmillan Children's Books

10 months ago

Workaholics Day

A book to enjoy! Only One of Me by James Berry from Macmillan Children's Books

10 months ago

National Tap Dance Day

Dance along with Only One of Me by James Berry from Macmillan Children's Books 

11 months ago

National Escargot Day

What can you see in your garden? A Nest Full of Stars by James Berry from Macmillan Children's Books 

11 months ago

International Dance Day

Only One of Me by James Berry from Macmillan Children's Books is a great dancing book!

1 year ago

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