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Children's poet/guitarist James Carter
is a popular visitor to Primary schools, libraries and literary
festivals all over the UK.
Publications Include...
Cars Stars Electric Guitars
Poems in many forms and voices for
7-11 year olds
Pub. Walker Books
Hey Little Bug! Poems for Little Creatures
Poetry collection for 3-6 year olds
Published by Hands Up Books
Time Travelling Underpants
Poetry collection for 7-11 year olds
James is a widely anthologised poet. His critically-acclaimed
collection of children’s poems, Cars Stars Electric Guitars is a
recommended Poetry Bookshelf title. James is also the author of
four creative writing books for Primary teachers.
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James offers:
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Poetry
Performances for Foundation Stage / KS1 / KS2
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Poetry
Workshops for Years 2 - 6
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Gifted
& Talented Poetry Writing Days for KS2
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INSET
for teachers - writing poetry / performing poetry / writing
fiction at KS1/KS2
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Residencies
in Primary Schools
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Parent
evenings - performances/workshops
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Responses to James’ visits to schools :
‘Thankyou for sharing your brilliant poems
– you really inspired me.’ (Year 5 girl)
‘Your
poems were fandabadozy! I enjoyed them as much as I enjoy watching
Man U score a goal.’ (Year 6 boy)
‘James Carter was a breath of fresh air
in our school. He changed the children's concept of poetry and
poets. The children were enthralled by his unique approach to
writing and the work they produced in his workshop was exciting.’
Jenny Freeman
- Literacy Co-ordinator - Eynsham Community Primary School
‘James was an inspiration. His poetry set
to guitar music was a hit with all the children from reception
to Yr 6. The workshops were fun and the children produced some
excellent poems.’
Wendy Jacobs – Headteacher - Ewelme CE (A) Primary School
‘A wonderful afternoon and fantastic ideas
for poetry writing. James helped us develop our skills of rapping
and to tap into personal depths of imagination and metaphor, leaving
us with real enthusiasm to go back into school with a fresh approach.’
Sue Spencer –
Literacy Consultant Herefordshire LEA
’James Carter’s enthusiasm for poetry is
infectious. His ideas for inspiring children to write poetry are
simple yet very effective. Children thoroughly enjoyed his workshops
and staff have found his INSET sessions really worthwhile and
very useful. He has provided us with plenty of poetry treasures
to keep in our pocket for another time!’ Helen Clark
– Headteacher – Dorchester St Birinus CE Primary School
Responses
to Cars Stars Electric Guitars :
‘James Carter is an exciting new voice,
imaginative and innovative. Children will love these poems.’
Jacqueline Wilson
‘An excellent book – a great variety of
funny and thoughtful poems presented in a lively and entertaining
manner, packed with humour and originality. A definite buy for
the classroom. Will children like it? Yes, very much.’
Poetryzone website
‘James Carter is an exciting new voice with
an original view on the world … His observations make you smile,
nod in agreement or laugh out loud … It will appeal to children
and adults from 7 upwards – buy lots and enjoy!’
School Librarian
‘Carter is a name to watch and writes with
warmth, gentle humour and some charm.’
Morag Styles,
TES
‘a superb collection of poems…a fine addition
to any KS2 poetry collection, but kids from both KS1 and KS3 will
also love many of these poems, such is their quality and the breadth
of their appeal.’
Literacy & Learning
‘James Carter’s first collection shows a
quick-witted, energised poet working his way through a host of
fresh approaches to verse … This slim book fairly fizzes with
ideas. … A cheerful collection that Key Stage 2 pupils will enjoy
exploring.’
Wes Magee, Junior Education
‘The poems are really exciting… I would
recommend this book to reluctant or first time poetry readers
of any age, there’s something for everyone!’
Megan Whiteman (age 13) – Familyrapp website
Responses
to James’ creative writing books for teachers :
‘This has the exciting richness which all
the best books in this field have – it tantalises, inviting and
exciting the reader.’
Pie Corbett - NLS Adviser/poet on Just Imagine – creative ideas
for writing (book/music CD published by David Fulton)
‘I’m extremely impressed with Creating Writers
and I refer to it and recommend it during school visits and talks.
It really explores its subject, and offers an important, beautifully-researched
and well-expressed alternative to shallow, quick-fix approaches
to creative writing.’
David Almond – Novelist/Carnegie Medal-winning author of Skellig
on Creating Writers – a creative writing manual for schools (RoutledgeFalmer)
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Booking Information
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Home:
Oxfordshire
Travels
to: Anywhere using trains and local taxis.
Prices:
Full
day - £440 INCLUDING travel expenses
+
Accommodation expenses as necessary + VAT
Click here to book
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