Poetry News from @poetrysociety.org.uk is always required reading. Great to be included with this item on how war poetry is proving particularly popular in this year’s competition: “an intriguing response to our times" says Julie Blake. #poetry #edusky poetrybyheart.org.uk/showcase/2

"Ponies decorate the surface like little ornaments. They are given this word: wild," Jonah Corren's poem about wild ponies, 'Semi-feral', was commended in our Young Poets Network 'Earthlings, Building' ecopoetry challenge about multi-species habitats. poems.poetrysociety.org.uk/poems/semi-f...

"If you could change one common opinion about the English Literature degree or literature in general, what would it be?" In preparation for our symposium (www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre...), we've asked our student panellists the question above. Here's the first of many insights they'll share!

Yes, this is the first day the book officially exists, so it can set off and take its ISBN number on a walk around book shops and libraries everywhere! (There’s optimism for you. 😬)

Delighted to be on The Verb on BBC Radio 4 yesterday, with a new commission, plus a little something from Cherry Blossom. It was a hoot to record, hope that comes across. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

📣 MFL, EAL, English teachers! Bring creative #translation into the classroom this summer term with the Stephen Spender Prize. Translate ANY poem from ANY language or a Polish poem for the Polish Spotlight. Free for all UK & Irish schools! Details: www.stephen-spender.org/stephen-spen...

Explore the NEW Poetry By Heart poem of the week, the beautiful Waterfall's Song by Zaro Weil. There are tips to help you create a sparkling performance & Word of the Week too, which is 'bonanza'. (Did you know it's a borrowing from Spanish?) #edusky #poetry www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/waterf...

And what a privilege it is, to be involved with the fabulous @poetrybyheart.bsky.social

A reminder that our new 4+ Timeline features poems by @jamescarterpoet.bsky.social, @joshuaseigal.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social & many more plus classics, including 'Charm' by Ben Jonson & hidden gems eg 'The Strawberry' by Mary Effie Lee Newsome #poetry poetrybyheart.org.uk/timeline/4plus

Our #Poetry Forum is an informal drop-in session, created for educators, which runs Wednesdays after school in term-time & provides opportunities to develop rich pedagogical practices for poetry teaching. Come along! #EduSky Contact us now to secure your spot: poetrybyheart.org.uk/contact

"As an English teacher, the process of choosing & learning a poem by heart, & creating a spoken performance, has given me new perspectives on #poetry." Teacher & finalist in the All Staff comp, Beth Cooper-Guest endorses the Poetry By Heart experience. www.sixthformcolleges.org/1412/blog-6/...

Recently, we've been working on a new course resource, EMC Writers' Toolkit. This detailed resource will be available for free for attendees of our face-to-face course, Write On – A Big Picture Writing Pedagogy to Develop Pupil Autonomy on 17th June. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/3ef8bpmc

We can't wait for the #PoetryByHeart Grand Finale at Shakespeare's Globe on 6 July. We'll be celebrating the achievements of our finalists and of everyone who took part this year. Inspired to give it a go? Find out more and sign up for 2027! ❤️ #poetry #EduSky poetrybyheart.org.uk/about

Congratulations on your wonderful poetry performance and foe being such superb ambassadors for #PoetryByHeart! #lovestc

What an opportunity - performing poetry at @hayfestival.bsky.social. Thank you to @poetrybyheart.bsky.social for your support and encouragement. #lovestc #poetry #englishstc

"One evening my friend Sophie messaged me at the end of her tether..." Find out how our Poetry Editor Mariah helped her friend, and pass her advice on to new parents! #poetry Thank you @booktrust.org.uk for the support ❤️ www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...

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

Bravo! Poetry By Heart stars @hayfestival.bsky.social 👏👏👏

@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social check this out. Your poem being performed by an 8 year old in front of 1000 people @hayfestival.bsky.social What a joy!

There's still time to register for our upcoming live #Shakespeare webinar on 1 June. This time Prof Emma Smith @oldfortunatus.bsky.social will be exploring ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM with guest Dr Iman Sheeha. 🗓️1 June 2026 at 6pm 📍Online via Zoom All welcome! Free but registration required.

Sign up! Free CPD ! #Poetry Hear about the brilliant @poetrybyheart.bsky.social ❤️https://englishassociation.ac.uk/voice-and-verse-poetry-by-heart-for-4-7-year-olds-4-june-2026-1645-1730/

This is great! Love the idea of #poetry as portable - and thank you for the shout out for #PoetryByHeart too ❤️

This weeks episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way (and first episode of series 7) is a conversation with the legendary Daljit Nagra. We spoke about his Poetry Extra BBC radio show, his use of the lyric 2nd person in his collection Yiewsley (published by @faberbooks.bsky.social), and much more.

The Poetry By Heart Poem of the Week is a perfect way to discover new poems to enjoy together especially as they offer fun ways of sharing them out loud and by heart. Find out more and sign up 🔻 #Poetry #EduSky poetrybyheart.org.uk/poem-of-the-...

EMC CPD Webinar: English – The Cumulative Curriculum Explore cumulative approaches to English study which will help students apply their developing knowledge and skills. Book by: 8am on 2nd June

EMC CPD Webinar: English – The Cumulative Curriculum Explore cumulative approaches to English study which will help students apply their developing knowledge and skills. Book by: 8am on 2nd June

Free #poetry resources for National Poetry Day 2026 are live now — poems and classroom activities exploring wonder, this year's theme, for all ages. And they're completely FREE to download: forwardartsfoundation.org/national-poe...

Pie Corbett: Observing and Capturing Experience childrenspoetrysummit.com/2026/05/14/p...

Teachers, schools, librarians - have you entered the @harpercollins.bsky.social Reading for Pleasure Awards yet? Recognition for the work you do + winners receive £250 of books from HarperCollins Children’s Books, Farshore, @barringtonstoke.bsky.social #EduSky booksforkeeps.co.uk/entries-open...

Our NEW issue is here, #BfK278 📢 packed with interviews, features and children's book reviews. Includes Brian Moses, Natalia Shaloshvili, Alexis Deacon, Everything with Words, Letterbox Library recommends, new Beyond the Secret Garden AND @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social #BookSky #KidLit bit.ly/4tIl0fz

If you see this, give it a share? I’m over here now from X. For very good reason, but I do miss the engagement I had over there.. #BookSky #EduSky

Special mention for #PoetryByHeart too 😍

Terrific blog by @reeceandrea.bsky.social of @booksforkeeps.bsky.social championing children’s poetry! childrenspoetrysummit.com/2026/05/21/a...

Some absolutely brilliant books recommended here!

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...

Big thanks to @mattabbottpoet.com whose latest substack is about facilitating poetry for wellbeing, taking inspiration from our schools project, Steph's Poetry Space. Matt picks out some favourite poems & offers great ideas for exercises to do around them mattabbottpoet.substack.com/p/poetry-for...

💥75 finalists 7 - 18yrs performing #poetry by heart Grand Finale Shakespeare’s Globe 6 July 💥NEW People’s Choice Awards for Freestyle performances 💥Special Awards for schools overcoming particular challenges 💥Guests Alice Oswald, Matt Goodfellow, Kate Wakeling poetrybyheart.org.uk/the-competit...

Really enjoying dipping into Victoria Gatehouse’s lovely collection of poems for children, out this week with @theemmapress.bsky.social Full of wit & wonderful insights into the natural world!

Poems from 'Snap!' are in @northernjim.bsky.social Dirigible Balloon anthology & website, @northerngravy.bsky.social, TygerTyger & most recently on @poetrybyheart.bsky.social timeline. There are plenty more like this in the book itself + lovely colour illustrations! www.amazon.co.uk/Snap-Poems-C...

This year's @poetrybyheart.bsky.social finalists have been announced! 1 in 4 state secondary schools and >1K primary schools took part in 2026! Well done to all entrants and congrats to the pupils & teachers chosen to perform at Shakespeare's Globe in July. poetrysociety.org.uk/news/poetry-...

Poetry By Heart was saddened to hear about the passing of Carol Rumens, whose poem of the week columns will be much missed. Writing about her columns, Carol said 'I feel poets owe each other (or each other’s poems) a duty of care.' Read more about Carol's life: www.theguardian.com/books/2026/m...

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

Thrilled to have a poem featured by the fantastic @poetrybyheart.bsky.social! It's a poem aimed at little kids and is a very popular performance piece. Enjoy: poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/perfor... #BookSky #KidLitUK

We had an absolutely fabulous day sharing poems and tips for learning poems by heart! Thank you for having us 🌟

It's great to see the #CLiPPA Poetry Award shortlist! It's the UK's leading prize for poetry for children, highlighting brilliant new collections for the young 📖 Congratulations to all the @theclpe.bsky.social shortlisted poets 🌟 More for schools here: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/1RW5-1LFF/...

"Poems are like wild, living, out-of-control things that make readers have feelings and thoughts we poets can’t even imagine. And, looking around me, I see a world in need of more wild, living, out-of-control things." Sean Taylor, shortlisted for the #CLiPPA children's #poetry award 👏👏 #BookSky

Our April calendar poems are 'Eletelephony' by Laura Richards and 'Equilibrium' by Theresa Lola 🗓️❤️ head to our website for special recordings by Erica Hesketh and Theresa Lola plus extra resources for teachers! 🗓️ poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/equili... 🗓️ poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/eletel...

The National Poetry Competition 2025 online readings are taking place tomorrow! Sign up via the link in our bio for a FREE evening of brilliant readings from our top ten winning poets, and previous winners including Mark Pajak, Imogen Wade, and Fawzia Muradali Kane. Tuesday 31 March, 7PM BST

Want to lift poetry off the page so that it can be spoken, heard and enjoyed? Try the activities that come with our Poem of the Week! This week's poem is 'Eletelephony' by Laura Richards ❤️ Explore more here: poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/eletel...

Poetry News is always excellent reading! Thank you @poetrysociety.org.uk