Lovely poem Barbara! Congratulations!

Barbara Bleiman@barbarableiman.bsky.social · 4w ago

I’m delighted that one of my poems for Tyger Tyger magazine has been put into a collection for National Poetry Day on the theme of Wonder. There are lovely resources to accompany it & the other ‘wonderful’ poems! tes.com/teaching-res...

Just updated my WEBSITE, where you'll find lots of fun stuff, including FREE poems & info about performances, school visits, etc. Have a look around, & feel free to share: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social #BookSky #poetry #teaching

Joshua Seigal | Official Website

Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.

joshuaseigal.co.uk

📣MFL, EAL, English teachers!Bring creative translation into the classroom with @stephenspender.bsky.social Translate into English ANY poem from ANY language or a Polish poem for the Polish Spotlight. Free entry UK & Irish schools, for pupils of all ages www.stephen-spender.org/stephen-spender-prize/

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Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales. Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37. They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.

After a rejection, even a considered kind one, comes the will to improve & try again, the inevitable depression during which you must keep balance and faith – being a poet is a constant negotiation with equilibrium, keeping a core of self belief so one day the next good poem will come out of nowhere

Tax-free childcare: great idea but the reality is every month I waste HOURS doing 2FA, emailing the school office & approving transactions to access it. It's such a waste of my time and staff time. Just give the money to the school or better yet, fund it & make it all free at the point of use.

UK publishing generated £7.4 billion in revenue last year. Compare that to: Premier League football: £6.6 billion Home entertainment: £5.6 billion UK film industry: 2.8 billion Now tell me again why authors don't deserve fair contracts and better pay.

Are you signed up to our newsletter? Never miss out on book news, special offers, events and opportunities. Join us for regular 'Adventures in Poetry': ninearchespress.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

A little blog I wrote for @booktrust.org.uk is now up! 🏛️🏺🏛️https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/6-awesome-retellings-of-greek-myths/

6 awesome retellings of Greek myths

Author Clare Pollard recommends her favourite retold Ancient Greek myths and legends

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What a blooming gorgeous poem from Zaro Weil to start the new month. Taken from the June pages of the calendar from @poetrybyheart.bsky.social

Some absolutely brilliant books recommended here!

Poetry By Heart@poetrybyheart.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Recommended halfterm reading, the new issue of Teach Reading & Writing. It includes 10 #poetry collections to read & share aloud, chosen by @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social & featured on our NEW 4+ Timeline. Lovely cover too @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social #BookSky #EduSky cdn.artichokehq.com/teachwire/Te...

Giving a talk and workshop this Thursday at UCL East around literary translation as a creative-critical practice. Sign up here: www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...:

Calling ALL teachers! Whether you teach languages or not, try translating a poem from any language for the Teacher Laureate Prize! 🏆 The winner will receive an annual print and digital subscription to the wonderful Modern Poetry in Translation! More info 👉 www.stephen-spender.org/stephen-spen...

Teacher Laureate Prize

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🗣️ 10 Books to Build Confident Poetry Voices 🗣️ My colleagues & I have a piece in the latest edition of 'Teach Reading & Writing' all about getting younger pupils performing poems. Learn about our 10 fave poetry & rhyming picture books plus lots of activities for lifting them off the page!

Excited to be part of this!

The Poetry Society@poetrysociety.org.uk · 5mo ago

Teachers & poets working with young people aged 11-17! Join our poet-teacher network Cloud Chamber on Weds 13 May, 4.30-5.30pm BST on Zoom for a free info session on how to support your students to enter the Foyle Young Poets Award. Free to attend. Details at poetrysociety.org.uk/education/cl...

Lovely to get a mention in @poetrysociety.bsky.social anthology Foyle Young Poets of the Year. Some excellent poems in here!

Such a pleasure to publish Barbara's poem on the 7+ Timeline. Looking forward to seeing what pupils and teachers do with it :)

Barbara Bleiman@barbarableiman.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Exciting news! One of my poems has just gone up on @poetrybyheart.bsky.social 7+ timeline. When I see who else is up there, I can't quite believe it. I really am a 'poetry person' now! I hope some children choose it to perform it in forthcoming competitions. poetrybyheart.org.uk/timeline/7plus

THURSDAY THURSDAY only two days away because of the bank holiday (this overly rhyming post doesn't scan, but we'd love to see you Thursday anyway!)

The Bristol Poetry Institute@bristolpoetry.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We have a couple of great events coming up in May -- free entry and open to all! First up, a reading with Suzannah V. Evans and Gregory Leadbetter on the 7th. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gregory-le...

When I was a little girl we used to go into the Magdalen quod to listen to my godbrother sing at the top of the tower. No livestreams back then. Now I watch it in bed. Oxford looks so magical it doesn't even seem real ✨️

Magdalen College@magdalenoxford.bsky.social · 5mo ago

UP THE MAY! In case you missed it, or you want to see it again, here’s a taste of the Hymnus Eucharisticus from the top of the Tower on May Morning. It was so wonderful to see you all packed onto the High for another beautiful May Morning. #maymorning #oxford #magdalencollege

‘Living the Fairy-Tale Life: Paula Rego, Psychoanalysis, Taking Flight’ by Christiana Spens – new in 3:AM Magazine.

Pavilion launch tonight and there are three tickets left! Join us! www.ticketsource.com/school-of-th... @livunienglish.bsky.social @livunipress.bsky.social

Pavilion Poetry@pavilionpoetry.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Just one month to go until the Pavilion Poetry launch! 🌟📖 Join us for an unforgettable evening with readings from the brilliant Natalie Linh Bolderston, Alice Miller, and Linda Anderson. Tickets are FREE - grab yours here: bit.ly/PavilionLaunch2026 #PavilionPoetry #UniversityofLiverpool #Poetry

Poetry is a powerful gateway to literacy, helping children build vocabulary, fluency, inference, imagination & a love of reading. Reading, re-reading & performing poems also boosts confidence, phonics and spelling. Explore more: https://clpe.org.uk/research/poetry-primary-schools-what-we-know-works

Did I open up PowerPoint intending to chat with it??? I did not?????

How can poetry take a bigger place in the classroom? When children are immersed in poetry and given time to listen, read, discuss and perform, the impact is clear. Poetry builds writing confidence, voice and creativity, and brings learning to life across the curriculum. More: clpe.org.uk/poetry