Hello New

Hello New

by Lydia Monks (Author)

Synopsis

An exciting new anthology: new poems for a new century! John Agard spearheads this collection of specially commissioned poems from poets of all ages, the famous and the up and coming: Brian Patten, Adrian Mitchell and Carol Ann Duffy are all here, alongside Sophie Hannah, Tony Mitton and Helen Dunmore. Voices from all over the world - English, Scottish, Caribbean, Hungarian and American - mingle in this irrepressibly lively collection. The eclectic mix of poems is subtly linked by the word 'new' which pops up in every poem! Modern, off-the-wall illustrations from young talent Lydia Monks makes this the perfect poetry book.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 128
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 25 Jul 2002

ISBN 10: 1843620944
ISBN 13: 9781843620945
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
This book has a bright and breezy freshness. Junior Education - Best Book of the Year list Outstanding, zings with freshness and style. The Bookseller
Author Bio
John Agard is one of today's best-loved poets. He writes prolifically for both adults and children, poetry collections such as We Animals Would Like A Word With You. John regularly performs his poetry and was Poet in Residence at the BBC in 1998. Born in Guyana, he now lives with his partner, Grace Nichols, and their young daughter in Lewes. Lydia Monks is an exciting new illustrator. Her first book for Orchard was Who's Next, by Sally Grindley. Lydia lives in London. This winning author/illustrator team also did the poetry book Come Back to me my Boomerang for Orchard.