Michael Rosen Day

Celebrate Michael Rosen Day on 12th November 2024

Michael Rosen is an award-winning children’s author and poet. He is one of the best-known figures in the children’s book world, renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter.

Take part in our poetry competition, register for a free virtual event with Michael Rosen, and browse books to mark the day.

Enter the poetry competition

Michael Rosen would love to read your children’s poems – and will pick three favourites to read out loud in his spring Scholastic Schools Live event!

Get inspired by his Scholastic Schools Live event filled with tips and ideas for writing poetry.

Please ensure that poems are no longer than one side of A4. Teachers/parents/carers can email entries to publicity@scholastic.co.uk, including the child’s first name only and parent/carer/teacher’s email address. Michael Rosen will read his favourite three poems during a Scholastic Schools Live event in spring 2025. The winning children and their schools will also receive book bundle prizes. The closing date for entries is 20th January 2025. Competition terms and conditions apply: www.scholastic.co.uk/competition-terms

You can download the free worksheet below to get started!

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