Tomorrow We Begin: Poems to find yourself in, perfect for 11+

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A powerful new collection of contemporary poems for teenagers from three-time CLiPPA nominated poet Matt Goodfellow, author of Let's Chase Stars Together and The Final Year. Ideal for young people aged 11+ With poems about everything from navigating your first day of secondary school at eleven to finding your first love at sixteen, this collection explores the highs, lows and messy middles of teenage life. Told in Matt Goodfellows engaging and powerful style, this book takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster; from anger at your teachers to those blissful, simple days with your mates. With poems that sensitively deal with difficult issues, there is a space in Matts poetry for all teens to feel seen, whether poetry is their thing or not! 'Goodfellow has the knack for choosing all the right words' - The Guardian

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Matt Goodfellow gets better and better with each book he writes. Tomorrow We Begin is relatable and true, magical and transformative. I loved it and you will too. * Sarah Crossan, award-winning author of Apple and Rain and One *

Author Bio

Matt Goodfellow is one of the best childrens poets working in the UK today, with multiple nominations for the CLiPPA, the UKs premier childrens poetry prize. He spends his time writing and touring the UK and beyond visiting schools, libraries and festivals to deliver high-energy, inspirational poetry performances and workshops. Before embarking on his poetry career, Matt spent over 10 years as a primary school teacher. His poetry collections Bright Bursts of Colour, Caterpillar Cake (Otter-Barry Books) and Let's Chase Stars Together have all been nominated for the CLiPPA, among other awards. His first novel in verse, The Final Year, was published by Otter-Barry Books in September 2023. Follow Matt on social media @EarlyTrain.