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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 picture books and fiction.

Recent updates about Valerie Bloom

World Party Day

It's World Party Day! Celebrate and party with Whoop an' Shout! by Valerie Bloom from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading Fruits. By David Axtell, published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading 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

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

5 months 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.

5 months ago

World Children's Day

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

5 months ago

National Cat Day (US)

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

6 months 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.

7 months ago

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