James Carter
@jamescarterpoet
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Children's poet/non-fiction writer. Performer/ workshopper/ writer-in-residence. Musician. National Poetry Day ambassador. European.
South East, England
Joined September 2013
A terrific book - poetry novel - takes us deep into coping with change and growing stronger. A wonderful story - and must have for years 4-6. Lots to think about.
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We were honoured to welcome guest speaker Olga Zilberberg & ARCh patron @korkypaul this afternoon, here discussing the value of illustrations in children’s books
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Tea cake & chat an essential part of any meeting ! Our #volunteers relish the opportunity to to get together & talk all things #happyreading
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Heading to our final #school visit of 2025 laden with such exhilarating children’s books that we can’t wait to share!
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A sneak peek into the wonderful world of Remarkable Animals by Tony Meeuwissen. See ten animals become 1000 crazy creatures, taking on new names and astonishing new identities 🐸🐟🐞
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African Jazz Village on Thursday night with Mulatu Astake. Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
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Come along to the #ChristmasTree festival at St Mary’s Church #Kidlington this weekend & see if you spot the ARCh #happyreading tree
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A great blog on Children's Poetry Summit site by Emma Dai'an Wright, all about the children's poetry publishing scene & the work of the amazing Emma Press to support new writing, writing in translation & more. @lizpoet @RachelPoet @lauramucha
childrenspoetrysummit.com
The first Emma Press books were poetry for adults, so after a couple of years it made sense to branch out into poetry for children. I’d always wanted to publish children’s books, and how better to …
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Yesterday we welcomed a group of our long standing #volunteers - combined 156 ARCh years between them - to a refresher #safeguarding training. Huge expertise in the room - & around 500 #children have benefited from their support. Truly amazing !
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You never lose the excitement of receiving the first copy in the post. Then looking at it, it quickly turns into how the hell did I ever write that! Huge thanks @Scallywagpress for taking the idea on board.
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This #childrensbookseller has spent the morning identifying great books for each reader on this school subscription list. #reading #childrensbooks
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Daily poetry prompt: A compendium of Christmas writing ideas. Christmas is, a time for joy, happiness and soggy wet kisses. Access them here: https://t.co/ecTcUGR2hy…
#Christmas @PieCorbett
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@jamescarterpoet There were enough that it needed two elves. There’s another wagon/sleigh load tomorrow too!
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@bookwagonuk Please note all you fabulous #Primary teachers / Totally Awesomes / Librarians - @bookwagonuk do a PHENOMENAL job. They enthuse. They READ to children. They KNOW THEIR STUFF... #NationalYearOfReading2026
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Class sets/reading groups/Christmas gifts/prizes - ridiculously cheap offers on my book ‘The Budgie Likes to Boogie’, postage included. Contains all my poems about animals including ‘Walking With My Iguana’ and the ‘Sssssnake Hotel’. Details here: https://t.co/DYBl16vi3y
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Bookwagon IS a mobile #childrensbookstore that delivers! Aboard today, school #popup commission choices, school books orders, school subscriptions and school donations! Happy reading! #readingmatters #independentbookstore #childrensbooks #supportsmallbusiness
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