Mark BirdFeb 21 minThe Slow SuperheroThanks to Ventorros Press for sending me an advance copy of The Slow Superhero, written by Sarah Surgey and illustrated by Sayani...
Mark BirdOct 21, 20211 minLie Out LoudI'm not sure where these words and sentiments came from tonight... somwhere deep inside I suppose. It's definitely inspired by moments in...
Mark BirdOct 19, 20211 minI Give You The MoonThank you to #VentorrosPress for sending me an advance copy of the magical and affecting "I Give You The Moon" by author Ffion Jones with...
Mark BirdOct 7, 20212 minWhen Children Become Poets: Not Future Poets, but Poets of Now.Wow. Wow. Wow. After teaching for 26 years, lessons like this don't come around too often. Today, I am a proud teacher (and poet) but...
Mark BirdJun 12, 20211 minPoetry For Good: A poetry competition celebrating Key WorkersI feel blessed to have my poem "Schoolsick" long listed in the https://www.poetryforgood.org.uk/ competition aimed at celebrating the...