J.R.Poulter [Portrait by Angel Dominguez 2009 ]
Writer of fiction and poetry, editor and artist, J.R.Poulter [aka J.R.McRae] writes for children, education and for the literary market. J.R. has published 12 books and has been described as writing in a "highly original and visual style".
How can I help enthuse your students with the wonder of words and give you keys to bring literature, poetry and creative writing to life?
I am available to do school visits, readings, performances, take workshops, career development seminars and mentoring.
She is SCWBI representative to Queensland Writers Centre and to the State Library of Queensland.
OVERSEAS PUBLICATIONS
USA
UK
Australia
Being illustrated by Laura Peterson
NEWS
"Mending Lucille" First New Zealand RADIO Review -
I thought I had probably long gone received the last of the reviews for my Crichton Award winning picture book, “Mending Lucille”. WRONG! Just got the loveliest, very belated review -
RADIO NEW ZEALAND:
PODCAST
Sarah Davis [my amazing collaborator, illustrator on this wonderful project] sent it to me today. It came out on 17th June this year! Better late than never!
LATEST LINKS :
Interview with Steve Rossiter, Australian Literature Review Author's Compare blog, on writing for children.
Summer Reading Club, State Library of Queensland, "Celebrity Corner" - Writers' Tips
RECENT INTERVIEWS
How can I help enthuse your students with the wonder of words and give you keys to bring literature, poetry and creative writing to life?
I am available to do school visits, readings, performances, take workshops, career development seminars and mentoring.
She is SCWBI representative to Queensland Writers Centre and to the State Library of Queensland.
OVERSEAS PUBLICATIONS
USA
- "Ice Cream Supreme", ETA Cuisenaire - junior novel, illustrated by Mike Johnson
- "At the Beach with Bucket and Spade", picture book, coming out in time for Christmas on ipad & iphone, with www.istorytime.com, illustrator Sarah Bash Gleason
UK
- "All in the Woods", picture book, release August 2011, Pixiefoot Press, Illustrator Linda S. Gunn
"Fox Shadows", picture book, to be released in late 2011 by Windy Hollows
I thought I had probably long gone received the last of the reviews for my Crichton Award winning picture book, “Mending Lucille”. WRONG! Just got the loveliest, very belated review -
RADIO NEW ZEALAND:
PODCAST
Sarah Davis [my amazing collaborator, illustrator on this wonderful project] sent it to me today. It came out on 17th June this year! Better late than never!
Interview with Steve Rossiter, Australian Literature Review Author's Compare blog, on writing for children.
- with Jo Feliciani, Writers and Authors blog
- with SusanWhitfield
- with Maggie Ball, Compulsive Reader - below
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Endorsement of "Mending Lucille"
Endorsement of "Mending Lucille" by Karen O. Johnson, “your spectacular book… I carry it with me at all times in my EveryDayGrief Pack, which has my visual aids for presentations! It is stunning. My sincere Kudos to you for understanding the nature of a hurting heart and reaching out to children. They are so often ignored. Jennifer, it is a book that I have totally embraced.”“Keep up the great work…you make a difference on our planet…that is what it is all about!” Karen O. Johnson, MEd, Counselor/Founder, EveryDayGrief, LLC
REVIEW ON RADIO NEW ZEALAND: http://www.radionz.co.nz/search/results?mode=results&q=Mending+Lucille
PODCAST: http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/ntn/ntn-20110617-1037-childrens_book_review_with_john_mcintyre-048.mp3
REVIEW ON RADIO NEW ZEALAND: http://www.radionz.co.nz/search/results?mode=results&q=Mending+Lucille
PODCAST: http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/ntn/ntn-20110617-1037-childrens_book_review_with_john_mcintyre-048.mp3
Working together!
Writer and Illustrator collaborating to make great books....
To read the story of the development of CRICHTON Award Winner and Family Therapists' Award nominatee, "Mending Lucille", go to www.jrpoulter.wordpress.com and for the account of the book's creation by Sarah Davis, the inspired illustrator, go to http://www.sarahdavisillustration.com/mending-lucille/ .
Other books by J.R.Poulter:
Junior novel "Gelati Supreme", [US edition "Ice Cream Supreme"] illustrated by M. Johnson
Series of 6 books for education "Poetry Action for Classroom and Stage" featuring the works of over 50 poets, illustrated by Jenny Gibson.
Short story, "The Stray", in award winning anthology "The Girl Who Married a Fly" by the Association of Australian Teachers of English. Teachers' Notes are available to download.
Peaks at new works under way or in the publication process will be featured in "What's Coming...".
Junior novel "Gelati Supreme", [US edition "Ice Cream Supreme"] illustrated by M. Johnson
Series of 6 books for education "Poetry Action for Classroom and Stage" featuring the works of over 50 poets, illustrated by Jenny Gibson.
Short story, "The Stray", in award winning anthology "The Girl Who Married a Fly" by the Association of Australian Teachers of English. Teachers' Notes are available to download.
Peaks at new works under way or in the publication process will be featured in "What's Coming...".
Teachers, librarians, families - e-documents & Poem Posters available for free download atwww.scribd.com and
www.sharing-books.com
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Variations on Fur Elise by Chooka Parker
