Children's poet who knows write way to inspire; ACCLAIMED WORDSMITH IS QUIZZED BY EXCITED PUPILS AS THEY ASK HIM FOR HIS TOP TIPS TO GET PUBLISHED.Byline: By NICOLA JUNCAR Education Reporter BUDDING poets and authors got the chance to quiz an internationally-renowned writer when he paid a visit to Tyneside. Children's Laureate lau·re·ate adj. 1. Worthy of the greatest honor or distinction: "The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag" James Traub. 2. Michael Rosen was in Newcastle yesterday for two events which allowed youngsters to ask him about his work, inspirations and top tips to get published. The first was held at Seven Stories, the centre for children's books, in Ouseburn Valley The Ouseburn Valley is a cultural oasis in the East end of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Now spanned by three impressive bridges, the Lower Ouseburn was the focal point for the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution in Newcastle with Coal brought from the town Moor along the , and involved pupils from across the region. That was followed by an event for seven to 12-year-olds at Northern Stage, next to Newcastle University. The workshop was also attended by popular illustrators Polly Dunbar and Cat Rayner, who brought Michael's work to life as he impressed the audience with his quirky quirk n. 1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe. 2. tales and poetry. These official Laureate events were organised by Seven Stories in association with the Booktrust. Paul Black, events officer at Seven Stories, said: "Michael is a colourful colourful or US colorful Adjective 1. with bright or richly varied colours 2. vivid or distinctive in character Adj. 1. character and a great ambassador for children's books. "He really knows how to engage young people." Oliver, 11, from St Michael's School, Newcastle, said: "It was great to meet such a big author. "He was so funny to listen to - especially when he was doing impressions of the people who inspired his poems. He's so wacky." Jessica, 13, a pupil at Our Lady and St Bede's School, said: "He was great. He inspired us to write down ideas randomly, just making notes out of watching people, and writing about the people you know. "You can make poetry out of anything." Classmate Katie, 12, said: "He told funny stories. He made us all laugh, especially when he was doing impressions of his brother, who inspired a lot of his work." Teacher Pauline Wilson said: "Michael was great with the children. It was lovely to meet an author who really spoke to them on their level." Michael, 62, who lives in London, started writing satirical sa·tir·i·cal or sa·tir·ic adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by satire. See Synonyms at sarcastic. sa·tir  i·cal·ly adv. poetry
when he was just 12 and over the years has been involved in more than
140 books.
CAPTION(S): SMILING FACES: Michael Rosen with Oliver Hood, 11, from St Michael's School, Newcastle PICTURES: TONY HALL www.chroniclelive.co.uk/buyaphoto ref: 01391853; CAPTIVE AUDIENCE: Michael talked to pupils during his visit to Seven Stories yesterday; QUIRKY TALES: Children's Laureate Michael Rosen |
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