Carmen Bugan’s books include a memoir, Burying the Typewriter: Childhood under the eye of the secret police (Picador) as well as several collections of poetry, including Lilies from America, New and ...

Watch Ian McMillan's tips on writing poems for special occasions Pre-school fun in a magical world of poetry. Tips and advice for budding slam poets and writers. The BBC is not responsible for the ...

Katsimbras’ debut poetry collection, The Wonder Years, details his harrowing, lonely, beautiful childhood in Washoe Valley.

Fearne’s description, as captured in the poem, was that courage was like ... there is no judging panel because it believes every child diagnosed with cancer deserves special recognition.

Originally This autobiographical poem sees Duffy considering and exploring the sense of isolation and confusion felt when she moved as a child from Scotland to England. This poem addresses the ...