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Bernard Young

 
Bernard Young
 

Bernard Young (Poet)
 

Bernard's poems for children have appeared in many anthologies including The Works, The Poetry Store, A Twist in the Tale, Wizard Poems, Pet Poems, Family Poems, Spectacular Schools and more.


Publications include...
Wanted Alive (Hands Up Books)
Double Talk (Kingston Press)
Brilliant (Kingston Press)
 

Bernard offers:

30 - 45 mins performance for all ages - mostly KS1, 2, 3 & family sessions

2 separate performances for large schools

Plenty of audience participation

Workshops all day providing starting points, models and subjects for the children

Day ends with a performance of the new work produced


He is willing to travel anywhere but this can require overnight accommodation being provided.

 

Responses to Bernard’s visits to schools :

 

'Thank you so much for such an enjoyable & entertaining day. I am sure you appreciated just how much the children gained from your visit but I just want to emphasise the value of your day. We could not normally produce such high quality writing so rapidly and painlessly!'
Sue Conway & Class 5, St James Primary, Hull

'On behalf of the pupils and staff may I thank you for your outstanding contribution to our theme week based on travel. The children thoroughly enjoyed your poetry sessions and you certainly inspired them.'
Colin Culley (Headteacher), Malton Community Primary School

'Thank you for your enthusiasm, wit and poetic talent.'
Eileen Pace, Year 5 teacher, St Teresa’s Primary, Darlington

'Thank you so much for coming to St Teresa’s school. We loved your poetry. Please please come again.'
Class 5, St Teresa’s Primary, Darlington

'Thank you for the poems, fun and inspiration. Brilliant!'
The children of Settrington School, N. Yorks.

 

Booking Information

 

Home: Yorkshire

 

Travels to: Anywhere

 

Prices:

£240 per day + travel expenses/ accommodation expenses as necessary + VAT

 

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