CLiPPA shortlist set to give away

We have a set of the brilliant poetry books shortlisted for the CLiPPA award (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) to give away to a school. The award celebrates outstanding poetry for children.

This year's shortlist encompasses all age ranges and styles, from the early years appeal of Zim Zam Zoom! by James Carter to the verse novel for older readers, Booked by Kwame Alexander. Other titles shortlisted include Kate Wakeling's debut collection for children, Moon Juice, and Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots by long-time favourite and previous CLiPPA winner Michael Rosen. There is also a celebratory anthology Wonderland, Alice in Poetry edited by Michaela Morgan. If you would like to enter your school into the free draw for the poetry set, email your school's details to: [email protected] Subject: Poetry The shortlisted set we are giving away includes: Kwame Alexander: Booked (Andersen Press) A free verse novel, written in the voice of 12 year old soccer-loving boy. James Carter: Zim Zam Zoom!, illus by Nicola Colton (Otter-Barry Books) Perfectly pitched for the young listener or early reader with plenty of opportunities for joining in. Michaela Morgan (editor): Wonderland; Alice in Poetry, (Macmillan) An anthology celebrating the spirit of Wonderland with each poet bringing their own refreshing spin. Michael Rosen: Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots, illus by David Tazzyman (Bloomsbury) Quirky, clever poems from those that involve humorous misunderstandings to thoughtful and more intimate musings. Kate Wakeling: Moon Juice, illus by Elina Braslia (The Emma Press) A debut collection of poetry that presents magical, strange and unlikely events in a confident and persuasive way.