@coralrumble.bsky.social
Always writing. Caterpillar Poetry Prize (18), Spark! School Book Awards (23and25). Shortlisted for a UKLA Award (23). Bookoholic. Justice, mercy, humility.
Children and staff at a school I’ve visited a couple of times this term, won’t be in school tomorrow. They’ve all been given a Wellness Day, to relax in any way they choose.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Children and staff at a school I’ve visited a couple of times this term, won’t be in school tomorrow. They’ve all been given a Wellness Day, to relax in any way they choose.
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My mum watching me and my poems on BBC London just now...
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My mum watching me and my poems on BBC London just now...
Great rehearsal time with the kids performing at the Lighting Up Ceremony, a week today. They are so very excited!
a young boy is dancing in a classroom with other children .
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November 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Great rehearsal time with the kids performing at the Lighting Up Ceremony, a week today. They are so very excited!
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Today our Talk Rich Teaching Toolkit is rolled out for all schools in Hampshire! Great collaborative PAR work with wonderful @Hampshire EMTAS @suzannegraham.bsky.social @naldic.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @uor-research.bsky.social
www.reading.ac.uk/news/2025/Re...
www.reading.ac.uk/news/2025/Re...
Embedding oracy in teaching helps multilingual pupils thrive - University of Reading
www.reading.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
You will always find excellent advice in school staff rooms.
November 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
You will always find excellent advice in school staff rooms.
Up in the eaves in this B&B! But it has a certain charm.
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Up in the eaves in this B&B! But it has a certain charm.
I love trees. You know where you are with trees. It’s #nationaltreeweek so, I had to come on to say, ‘Hooray for trees!’
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I love trees. You know where you are with trees. It’s #nationaltreeweek so, I had to come on to say, ‘Hooray for trees!’
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If you want something similar for your #school or organisation, get in touch. My email address is on my website www.joshuaseigal.co.uk #EduSky
I got to this lovely feedback from a school author visit
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
If you want something similar for your #school or organisation, get in touch. My email address is on my website www.joshuaseigal.co.uk #EduSky
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Thanks to Louise at Birkenhead High for this lovely endorsement. There is only one more week to take advantage of our earlybird deal - 2 sets of shortlisted books instead of one! Don't miss it - sign up now:
sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Thanks to Louise at Birkenhead High for this lovely endorsement. There is only one more week to take advantage of our earlybird deal - 2 sets of shortlisted books instead of one! Don't miss it - sign up now:
sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
Look what’s just arrived, @attielime.bsky.social!
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Look what’s just arrived, @attielime.bsky.social!
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My physical & mental health means I struggle to attend in-person book events, so I was thrilled to be invited to join a select group of bloggers and @jenniegauthor.bsky.social to celebrate her upcoming book, The Barbecue at No 9, out in Feb (FYI Jennie is an absolute delight - I love her 💕)
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
My physical & mental health means I struggle to attend in-person book events, so I was thrilled to be invited to join a select group of bloggers and @jenniegauthor.bsky.social to celebrate her upcoming book, The Barbecue at No 9, out in Feb (FYI Jennie is an absolute delight - I love her 💕)
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This really made me smile, laugh and feel ready for Christmas. What wonderful poems @attielime.bsky.social @tinytreebooks.bsky.social. If children (and adults) read anything this Christmas/winter, make sure it’s this. Recommend! ❄️❄️❄️
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
This really made me smile, laugh and feel ready for Christmas. What wonderful poems @attielime.bsky.social @tinytreebooks.bsky.social. If children (and adults) read anything this Christmas/winter, make sure it’s this. Recommend! ❄️❄️❄️
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Forgot to mention I did the Wee Sparrow Poetry Podcast. Was lovely to chat about LIVES OF THE FEMALE POETS @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social theweesparrowpoetrypress.substack.com/p/episode-66...
Episode 66 - Clare Pollard
In this episode, Claire chats to acclaimed poet, novelist, playwright, translator and editor Clare Pollard about her fantastic sixth collection of poetry Lives of the Female Poets published by Bloodax...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Forgot to mention I did the Wee Sparrow Poetry Podcast. Was lovely to chat about LIVES OF THE FEMALE POETS @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social theweesparrowpoetrypress.substack.com/p/episode-66...
Oh, if ever a joke was meant for social media . . .
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Oh, if ever a joke was meant for social media . . .
I’m currently negotiating the streets of Admin City. I’ve got lost a number of times.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I’m currently negotiating the streets of Admin City. I’ve got lost a number of times.
Thank you @joshuaseigal.bsky.social for highlighting this story. I included a wildcat poem in a 2005 collection. I did wonder if it was now an extinct poem.
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Thank you @joshuaseigal.bsky.social for highlighting this story. I included a wildcat poem in a 2005 collection. I did wonder if it was now an extinct poem.
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No. 27 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is My Home is My Backpack by #EugeniaPerella & #AngelaSalerno a poignant, emotional story of displacement that ultimately uplifts.
“Our home is special made from the people we love and the things we love doing.”Beautifully told.
#PicturebookPage
“Our home is special made from the people we love and the things we love doing.”Beautifully told.
#PicturebookPage
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
No. 27 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is My Home is My Backpack by #EugeniaPerella & #AngelaSalerno a poignant, emotional story of displacement that ultimately uplifts.
“Our home is special made from the people we love and the things we love doing.”Beautifully told.
#PicturebookPage
“Our home is special made from the people we love and the things we love doing.”Beautifully told.
#PicturebookPage
Just finished! If you want to be taken on a new, riveting adventure with Alara, what are you waiting for? Buy Electric Life Surge, a fast paced adventure that will stay with you for a long time!
November 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just finished! If you want to be taken on a new, riveting adventure with Alara, what are you waiting for? Buy Electric Life Surge, a fast paced adventure that will stay with you for a long time!
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Here's another recommendation from one of our schools...don't forget to sign up by 28 November!
sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Here's another recommendation from one of our schools...don't forget to sign up by 28 November!
sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
There’s one drawback to reading in the bath (apart from the occasional book dunking); if the book is good the water gets cold, then getting out is chilly. I am currently living this experience.
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
There’s one drawback to reading in the bath (apart from the occasional book dunking); if the book is good the water gets cold, then getting out is chilly. I am currently living this experience.
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The poetry of
Sue Hardy-Dawson
Sue Hardy-Dawson
It's #learningdisabilityawareness & #dyslexiaawarenessmonth so here's a poem about that.
November 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The poetry of
Sue Hardy-Dawson
Sue Hardy-Dawson