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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

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 days 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.

10 days ago

International Literacy Day

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

1 month ago

Read a book day

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

1 month ago

Notting Hill Carnival

Whoop an' Shout! is a brilliant book from Valerie Bloom and Macmillan Children's Books ✨✨

1 month ago

International Strange Music Day

Read about the strange and interesting in Whoop an' Shout! by Valerie Bloom from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

Poets Day

Why not introduce some poetry with Let Me Touch The Sky: Selected Poems For Children by Valerie Bloom from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

What can you see? What is it? Read Whoop an' Shout! by Valerie Bloom from Macmillan Children's Books

2 months ago

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