The Power of Poetry

The Power of Poetry

The Power of Poetry back to IBBYLink Summer/Autumn 2023 Charlotte Hacking Poetry is one of the most important branches of literature. We’re introduced to language and reading through the rhyme we hear and join in with as children and our poetry journey begins there....
Championing Young People’s Poetry

Championing Young People’s Poetry

Championing Young People’s Poetry back to IBBYLink Summer/Autumn 2023 Cia Mangat The benefits of reading and writing poetry for young people include enhanced wellbeing and a number of transferable skills, such as developing attention to detail, critical analysis, and...
Poetry By Heart: Inspiring Young People

Poetry By Heart: Inspiring Young People

Poetry By Heart: Inspiring Young People back to IBBYLink Summer/Autumn 2023 Dr Julie Blake Poetry By Heart, the national poetry-speaking competition, marked its tenth anniversary this year, celebrations culminating in an exuberant Grand Finale at Shakespeare’s Globe...
Sharing Poetry

Sharing Poetry

Sharing Poetry back to IBBYLink Summer/Autumn 2023 Joseph Coelho Poetry has long been a tough sell, I don’t know why. We know its power, we reach for poetry collections when words escape us, when we want to communicate the indescribable and yet it comes with baggage....