Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen

@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen' Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth' Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA

27,897 Followers 30 Following 653 Posts Joined Aug 2024
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Out today

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Poetry with Michael Rosen and Michaël Vidon - Institut Français · Royaume-Uni Recommended Age : 8+ (For all)

Fun family event at the Institut Français
Play with poems in English and French!
Michael Rosen and Michaël Vidon
March 21
www.institut-francais.org.uk/events-agend...

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Dogs For The Very Young Michael Rosen Rhyme Time YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

New video for Early Years
Just gone up on our YouTube Channel
Enjoy
Dogs! Rhyme Time for The Very Young
Michael Rosen Rhyme Time youtu.be/jHdCtl8Hy7U?... via @YouTube

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Select tickets – The Battle of Cable Street - 90th anniversary event The Battle of Cable Street - 90th anniversary event, Mon 16 Mar 2026 - The Battle of Cable Street - 90th anniversary event Why it still inspires and its lessons for today What is it about the ‘Battle ...

Online meeting to talk about the Battle of Cable Street. Please join us:
www.tickettailor.com/events/moder...

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Michael Rosen 4 Words United and Words Out Loud Part 4 YouTube video by Michael Rosen For Adults

This is one of four videos of poems for Gaza that I've written. All four are on this site. Free to watch anytime.,
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFYM...

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2 days ago

The poetry of
Michael Rosen

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Your Sad Book has been a real comfort to me. ❤️

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Dydh da @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social. Just listened to Word of Mouth on language extinction. Thought you might be interested to know, in Kernewek (Cornish language) we have a proverb "mes den hep tavas a-gollas y dyr" which roughly translates as "the tonguless man has lost his land."

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Where Are You, Eddie? Where Are You, Eddie?Michael Rosen and Gill SmithWalker Books Michael Rosen has already given us the Sad Book about the loss of his son Eddie and now he’s written another picture book wherein havin…

A deeply profound book about grieving and remembering #WhereAreYouEddie? @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social ill.Gill Smith @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dGI

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@imcmillan.bsky.social
I've DM'd you back at X. It's a nice DM.
Promise.
Take a look?

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What do you say to a child who asks 'where is [person's name]?' after they've died?
That's my question in my latest book, out tomorrow 'Where are you, Eddie?'
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

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I've Had This Shirt | What is Poetry for Kids | Michael Rosen Poetry Workshop YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

This is one of 11 poetry workshop videos I've done to help children write poems. In all they've had 400,000 views. Free to use. Use the how you want.
I've Had This Shirt | What is Poetry for Kids | Michael Rosen Poetry Wor... youtu.be/iDkt5-6RpS4?... via @YouTube

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A reminder: if you click on the 'Blog' button you not only have the writing idea I've just put up, but there's an archive of writing ideas if you scroll down and click on the 'Read More' buttons. Teachers, use them with your pupils? They're all free to use.

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A reminder: if you click on the 'Blog' button you not only have the writing idea I've just put up, but there's an archive of writing ideas if you scroll down and click on the 'Read More' buttons. Teachers, use them with your pupils? They're all free to use.

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Worth watching, a superb synthesis.

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3 days ago

These poems hit so many nails on the head.

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The Home of Writer Michael Rosen Writer Michael Rosen's website for children, with videos, biography, news, a blog and lists of books

I've updated my website. So click on 'Books' for my latest books; on 'News' for my latest news; on 'Events' for my upcoming appearances; on 'Blog' for my latest idea for you for writing.
www.michaelrosen.co.uk

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3 days ago
YouTube
Michael Rosen 4 Words United and Words Out Loud Part 4 YouTube video by Michael Rosen For Adults

This is one of four videos of poems for Gaza that I've written. All four are on this site. Free to watch anytime.,
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFYM...

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6 days ago

You came to read at my primary school in Sheffield in the late 80s. I still think about it. Clearly still going strong. ❤️

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Forthcoming birthday event from one of our lovely patrons!

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An exciting event coming up next month! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

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Excellent about the reading, I'm disappointed about the hoops, though. 🏀🏀🏀

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I've Had This Shirt | What is Poetry for Kids | Michael Rosen Poetry Workshop YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

This is one of 11 poetry workshop videos I've done to help children write poems. In all they've had 400,000 views. Free to use. Use the how you want.
I've Had This Shirt | What is Poetry for Kids | Michael Rosen Poetry Wor... youtu.be/iDkt5-6RpS4?... via @YouTube

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I was performing my poems for more than 1000 children for World Book Day yesterday. They had all come into the Sixth Form Centre gym
@Haringey6thForm
college H6.
I didn't shoot any hoops.

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Thanks to the British Book Awards for this, and congratulations to everyone else shortlisted!

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Modern Cockney Modern Cockney – www.moderncockneyfestival.org.uk

Modern Cockney Festival 2026 kicks off today

Speakers include @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, Prof. Joan C. Williams from @uofcalifornia.bsky.social, United East End, Dr Christopher Strelluff from @warwickuni.bsky.social

Full programme and ticketing details

www.tickettailor.com/events/moder...

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How To Get Revenge (in 4 easy recipes)! - Finding the Will Revenge! We all know it's a dish best served cold. However, Year 5 at St Michael's Junior, Chelmsford has taken it to a new level!

Revenge! We all know it’s a dish best served cold. But Year 5 at St Michael’s Junior, Chelmsford – with whom we worked in January – has taken Malvolio’s Revenge to a whole new level! www.findingthewill.com/how-to-get-r...
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
@cssf-uk.bsky.social @msgreenhalgh.bsky.social

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