Coral Rumble is a popular and enthusiastic performance poet.

Coral has contributed to approx 100 anthologies, with a variety of publishers. She is featured in “Favourite Poets”, published by Hodder Children’s Books. Coral delivers inset training for primary schools, on behalf of the Poetry Society. She often gives reading development workshops at the Royal Festival Hall, in London. Coral is currently working as a writer and poetry consultant for the BBC. Michael Rosen has commented, “Rumble has a dash and delight about her work.”
 

Recent publications include...

Breaking the Rules (Lion-Hudson)

My Teacher's as Wild as a Bison (Lion-Hudson)

Responses to Coral’s visits to schools :

'Coral’s poetry workshops enriched the entire school. At a class level she was professional, encouraging, creative and inspiring. As a result the school encouraged her to take part in a whole school assembly where feedback from teachers, parents and children was excellent. We would welcome Coral back anytime with open arms.'
Brid Mc Daid – literacy coordinator
St. Agnes RC School, Bow

'If you want an inspiring, stimulating and fun packed day, then Coral Rumble is the person to book. Everyone, from pupils to staff, was inspired to write poetry, read poetry, perform poetry, but above all, enthuse about poetry following Coral’s day with us at The Oaktree School. It was the highlight of our literacy calendar.'
Jane Davenport – deputy headteacher
The Oaktree School, Woking

'Coral has been visiting The Amersham School since 1990, holding workshops with classes and enthusing them with a love and understanding of poetry and the poet’s work……marvellous communicator!'
Sue Hooker – librarian
The Amersham School

'The children thoroughly enjoyed Coral Rumble’s visit during literacy week. They laughed out loud during her readings and could be heard reciting their favourite bits days after her departure. Highly recommended.'
Jo Ramkissoon – literacy coordinator
Days Lane Primary School, Sidcup

'Coral Rumble worked in partnership with the Hermitage school community last year on a poetry project. It was a valuable learning experience for the staff and children to have her amongst them. The whole school community was enriched by her visit and workshops. She managed to instil in the children an enthusiasm for poetry writing and performing. The children and adults loved watching her recite her poems. She made them come alive. All workshops done by her were suited to the children’s age and needs. They were planned and done in collaboration with the teachers concerned. Her commitment to the project and professionalism were commendable. She won many a heart with her warm personality.'
Preet Serai – literacy coordinator
Hermitage Primary School, Wapping