The River's A Singer: Selected Poems
Publisher,Macmillan UK
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Format, Paperback
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No. of Pages, 128
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The River's a Singer is a glorious collection of poems from the 2022 CLiPPA award winner, Valerie Bloom. Illustrated in gorgeous black and white art by Sophie Bass.
The very best of Valerie Bloom's poetry including 'Fruits', 'Autumn Gilt', 'Haircut Rap', 'Duppy Jamboree' and 'The River'. This selection brings many of her distinctive lyrical poems, which sparkle with joy and wit, together for the very first time.
About the Author
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.
About the Illustrator
Sophie Bass is a London-based Illustrator of mixed British and Trinidadian heritage. Her work is inspired by music, social justice, mythology and symbolism.
Reviews
"She is a mighty performer of her poems on stage, but she is first and foremost a writer, and her poems on the page are a tribute to her skill. 'Enjoy the Party' she says [in Let Me Touch the Sky]. I did.’" —Roger McGough
"This collection is lively, inspiring and relatable – always accessible." ―School Reading List
Dimensions: 12.95 x 0.89 x 19.56 cm
