The Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award with poet Nicola Davies

In this episode we talk with poet Nicola Davies about the Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award (CLiPPA). The CLiPPA is the UK’s leading prize for poetry for children and each year highlights outstanding new collections for the young and very young.She takes us the through the 2026 Shortlist and we also talk about her her role as the Children's Laureate for Wales and quite a bit about birds too.The CLiPPA Shortlist is as follows:Five Little Friends: A Collection of Finger Rhymes, by Sean Taylor, illustrated by Fiona Woodcock, Walker BooksA First Book of Bugs, by Simon Mole, illustrated by Adam Ming, Walker BooksThe Poetry World of John Agard, by John Agard, illustrated by Shirley Hottier, Otter-Barry BooksPress Start to Play, by Sam Gayton, illustrated by Jack Noel, Andersen PressThis Is Not A Small Voice: Poems by Black Poets, selected by Traci N. Todd, illustrated by Jade Orlando, Nosy CrowNicola also mentioned this book about birds:The Seabird's Cry The Lives and Loves of Puffins, Gannets and Other Ocean Voyagers, by Adam Nicolson, illustrated by Kate BoxerSend us a message