The River's a Singer is a glorious collection of poems from the 2022 CLiPPA award winner, Valerie Bloom. Illustrated in gorgeous black and white art by Sophie Bass.
The very best of Valerie Bloom's poetry including 'Fruits', 'Autumn Gilt', 'Haircut Rap', 'Duppy Jamboree' and 'The River'. This selection brings many of her distinctive lyrical poems, which sparkle with joy and wit, together for the very first time.
Valerie Bloom has performed her poetry throughout the world, with many TV and radio appearances. She was awarded an MBE for services to poetry in 2008. Valerie is the author of poetry collections, picture books and two novels for young readers. Her work appears in over 500 anthologies. Valeries latest solo collection Stars with Flaming Tails illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max won the 2022 CLiPPA, the UKs top award for published poetry for children.
Sophie Bass is a London-based Illustrator of mixed British and Trinidadian heritage. Her work is inspired by music, social justice, mythology and symbolism.