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.

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.

Testimonials

"We all had a great day and the children have been talking about it ever since. This morning we had a celebration assembly and once again they wanted to share their poetry with school. The Asda poem was certainly a favourite!"

Teacher, North Featherstone School, Yorkshire

“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.

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