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Rhiannon Oliver

@rhiannonoliver.bsky.social
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Children's Poet, Actress & Workshop Leader. South Wales. Dysgu Cymraeg. Debut children's poetry collection publishing Spring 26 with Firefly Press Happiest eating chips by the sea

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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy 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.
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Scoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Today'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...
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Fresh — Through the Bookshelf
Keep 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...
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Brian Moses @brianmosespoet.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
More 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.social
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Welcome to the Ssssssnake Hotel
THE 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 ...
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Kay Medway @kaymedway.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
So excited to be reading Fresh by @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social, with illustrations by Chris Riddell, in the beautiful sunshine. #poem #poetry #poetrycollection
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Monty Lit Fest @montylitfest.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
It'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
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
An early review! Fresh is on offer at Waterstones at the moment: www.waterstones.com/book/fresh/r... Use code FEB26 to get 25% off
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Fresh by Rhiannon Oliver, Chris Riddell | Waterstones
Buy 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.
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Do you have a favourite line of poetry? Looking for inspiration...
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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 ❤️
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Hello 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
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Up early & full of caffeine - ready to finish planning this week's poetry workshops 🌞
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Proud to be guest poet on @brianmosespoet.bsky.social's blog today: brian-moses.blogspot.com?m=1
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Welcome to the Ssssssnake Hotel
blog by a children's poet for young writers and readers
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Just 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:
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Just 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 👏
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Only Boys Aloud - Cyfres 2020: Nadolig OBA
Mae 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...
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I 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-...
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Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children
The DB is run for children, schools and poets. We promote poetry written for children and provide a platform for writers
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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Hello 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
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Sarah Ziman (aka BardyMum) - Bison Rule, OK! is out now! @bardymum.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
What 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
Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It? by Sarah
Ziman, Troika, £8.99
For 7+, Ziman's debut poetry collection is a joyous, zingy feast of verse that plays assuredly with form while welcoming the reader. From hilarious lists ("Reasons my little sister cried this week") to the understatedly moving ("Tadcu's Lemons"), it will establish Ziman as a new favourite for poetry fans.
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Hello 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 😀
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Firefly Press signs 'Fresh' new children’s poetry collection | Firefly Press
Penny 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...
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Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
Old photo, but my now 8 year old captures current vibes - life is sparkler-in-a-carrot exciting at the moment ✨️
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