It’s no wonder that Brian Patten’s poems appeal to both children and adults – he’s a ...

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John is one of the most electrifying readers around, and the energy and dazzle he ...

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Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham, and grew up in Jamaica and in Handsworth, ...

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Where does poetry end and song begin? It’s hard to tell in Brian Moses’ poetry – and ...

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You will hear that John reads with quite a serious tone, even for the humorous poems – ...

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Roger’s poems have a brilliant knack for taking things we recognise – places, people, ...

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Ted’s readings draw out the texture of his words, his rich Yorkshire accent helping to ...

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Roald Dahl (1916-1990) is one of the most successful children's writers in the world: ...

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There’s a great deal of variety in Wes’s work – you never know if you’re going to be ...

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Dennis has lived all his life in Toronto in Canada, and you will hear his Canadian ...

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Allan has written over 150 books for children, including classics such as Each Peach ...

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James Berry's poems take you back to the noises, sights and smells of his Jamaican ...

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