Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Happy National Poetry Day! I had a fab day at Brighton Prep School sharing poems about speedy snails, faces in clouds & chocolate biscuit eyes. We wrote 'Recipes for Creativity', went for 'wonder wander', & wrote list poems celebrating tiny wonders. And I waved my hands around a lot apparently. 010
Reposted by Rhiannon OliverScoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Today's review...'Fresh' @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social illustrated by Chris Riddell @fireflypress.bsky.social A wonderfully wonderful collection of poems! #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/fres...throughthebookshelf.comFresh — Through the BookshelfKeep finding beginnings and open your heart- Each moment’s a chance to make a fresh start. ‘Fresh’ is a wonderful collection of poems, bursting with the joys of life, love and laughter. There a... 164
Reposted by Rhiannon OliverBrian Moses @brianmosespoet.bsky.social · 15/04/2026More stories behind the poems. Children’s poets reveal their inspirations. brian-moses.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-... @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social @stefankarlsson.bsky.social @kathrynbeevor.bsky.social @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social @robwaltonwriter.bsky.socialbrian-moses.blogspot.comWelcome to the Ssssssnake HotelTHE STORIES BEHIND THE POEMS - PART 2 (Copyright for each poem remains with their creators) Tea with a guest Set up a table as large as a ... 165
Reposted by Rhiannon OliverKay Medway @kaymedway.bsky.social · 11/04/2026So excited to be reading Fresh by @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social, with illustrations by Chris Riddell, in the beautiful sunshine. #poem #poetry #poetrycollection 162
Reposted by Rhiannon OliverMonty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 10/04/2026It's Publication Day for FRESH, a lively collection of poems for primary school-age children by @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social Come and meet Rhiannon at Monty Minifest on June 14th. Children free with accompanying adult Tickets and full info at montylitfest.com @fireflypress.bsky.social 044
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 19/02/2026An early review! Fresh is on offer at Waterstones at the moment: www.waterstones.com/book/fresh/r... Use code FEB26 to get 25% offwaterstones.comFresh by Rhiannon Oliver, Chris Riddell | WaterstonesBuy Fresh by Rhiannon Oliver, Chris Riddell from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. 064
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Do you have a favourite line of poetry? Looking for inspiration... 251
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 18/03/2025"What is this life, if full of care We have no time to stand and stare." (WH Davies) A lovely, quiet 10 minutes making 'poetry pebbles' for a poetry appreciation session next week ❤️ 041
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Hello poetry friends 👋 I am planning an 'Epistolary Poetry' workshop (for adults). Does anyone have any letter poems (for adults or children) that they'd be happy for me to reference? Xx 143
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Up early & full of caffeine - ready to finish planning this week's poetry workshops 🌞 060
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Proud to be guest poet on @brianmosespoet.bsky.social's blog today: brian-moses.blogspot.com?m=1brian-moses.blogspot.comWelcome to the Ssssssnake Hotelblog by a children's poet for young writers and readers 0167
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Just heard it was National Hugging Day. (Who knew!?) I'm celebrating it by reading the excellent stash of hug themed poems in 'Cosy Poems' from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social (edited by Gaby Morgan) Here's mine: 030
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Just found out that the Only Boys Aloud documentary is back on the telly @s4c.bsky.social The poem I wrote for it is performed by the brilliant Callum Scott Howells 🌟 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0dn02pt (8 mins in!) V proud of this one - Aloud do such brilliant work 👏bbc.co.ukOnly Boys Aloud - Cyfres 2020: Nadolig OBAMae Only Boys Aloud yn dathlu Nadolig a dros ddegawd o lwyddiant cerddorol gyda chyngerdd mawreddog yng nghadeirlan Aberhonddu. OBA celebrate with a musical feast from Brecon Ca... 030
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 28/11/2024I hid under the duvet for a spot of recording last week, and now, thanks to @northernjim.bsky.social, all my poems on the brilliant dirigibleballoon.org have audio 🎧 This one was written on a MUCH warmer day than today: dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Potion-...dirigibleballoon.orgDirigible Balloon - Poetry for ChildrenThe DB is run for children, schools and poets. We promote poetry written for children and provide a platform for writers 150
Reposted by Rhiannon OliverJoshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Hello everyone! I am Josh, a poet, performer and workshop leader. Do please visit my website for lots of fun, FREE poems and resources: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk. Below is one of my best known poems, which is one of the many on my site. I hope you enjoy, and do please gimme a follow! #EduSky #poetry 1419061
Reposted by Rhiannon OliverSarah Ziman (aka BardyMum) - Bison Rule, OK! is out now! @bardymum.bsky.social · 22/11/2024What a fab day! My #poems4Kids only got a review in @theguardian.com 🥳 Huge thanks to @imogenrw.bsky.social for her unstinting support of #UKKitlit If anyone would like a signed copy as a Christmas gift do give me a shout. #poetry #ChildrensPoetry 0186
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Hello All 👋 I have news.... There is going to be a book with my name on it! fireflypress.co.uk/blog/firefly... My debut collection of poetry for children will be published by Firefly Press in 2026 😀fireflypress.co.ukFirefly Press signs 'Fresh' new children’s poetry collection | Firefly PressPenny Thomas, Publisher at award-winning children’s and YA publisher Firefly Press, has acquired World rights to Welsh Giants, Ghosts and Goblins a thoroughly modern collection of myths and legends fo... 7499
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 09/11/2024Old photo, but my now 8 year old captures current vibes - life is sparkler-in-a-carrot exciting at the moment ✨️ 0150