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Valerie Bloom

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About Valerie Bloom

Valerie Bloom was born in Jamaica and came to England in 1979. One of the UK's finest poets for children, she has performed extensively in both Britain and the Caribbean in schools, universities and theatres. A brilliant performance poet, Valerie has also written a novel, Surprising Joy, and two picture books.

Recent updates about Valerie Bloom

World Children's Day

Amazing!!! Whoop an' Shout! by Valerie Bloom. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

You'll love Let Me Touch The Sky: Selected Poems For Children by Valerie Bloom. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

Why not try Fruits by David Axtell. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Cat Day (US)

You'll love A Twist in the Tale by Valerie Bloom. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

International Day of the Girl

The Tribe, with so many different girls in books, why not read this one! By Valerie Bloom, published by Macmillan Children's Books.

2 months ago

National Poetry Day

Introduce your children to poetry, how about Let Me Touch The Sky: Selected Poems For Children. By Valerie Bloom, published by Macmillan Children's Books.

2 months ago

International Literacy Day

Reading is so much fun, why not read Fruits. Written by David Axtell, published by Macmillan Children's Books.

3 months ago

Read a book day

Fruits by David Axtell from Macmillan Children's Books is brilliant!

3 months ago

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