Paul Cookson was born in 1961 and brought up just outside Preston, in Lancashire. Early ambitions were to play football for Everton or electric guitar in Slade, although, after all the usual exams, he actually qualified as a teacher and taught full-time for five years.
He published his first selection of poems in 1980, and has now published over fifteen solo collections for both adults and children for A Twist In The Tale publishers. A Twist In The Tale has also been responsible for publishing work by Henry Normal, Ian McMillan, David Harmer and Martyn Wiley.
As well as performing and leading workshops with pupils, Paul is also an experienced In Service Training speaker and has led workshops for adults in a variety of situations. He has appeared at various literature festivals - Cheltenham, Hay-on-Wye, Edinburgh, Swansea, NCBF, Greenbelt to name a few.
Paul often works with David Harmer in the popular performance poetry duo Spill The Beans and has appeared on radio and television, most recently on Wham Bam Strawberry Jam! for BBC Children's Television.
Paul still listens to Slade and still supports Everton Football Club. If he has any spare time he tends to spend too much money on CDs, books and loud shirts and playing five-a-side football.
Paul lives in Retford, Nottinghamshire with his wife Sally, son Sam, and daughter Daisy.
Appearing (November 2009)
Sunderland (18th), Northumberland (19th), Durham (20th), GALA DAY (21st)
Author Website
www.paulcooksonpoet.co.uk
Publisher
Macmillan Children's Books
Recommended Reads
 |
The Truth About Parents Macmillan Children's Books 978-0330477338 Do you ever worry about what goes on inside your parents' heads? Then these poems are for you! Find out exactly what - if anything - makes them tick. Dad's Pants - Dad's pants are so embarrassing. Dad's pants give us a fright. And when they're on the washing line they block out all the light. |
 |
The Truth About Teachers Macmillan Children's Books 978-0330447232 "Do you ever worry about what goes on inside your teacher's head? Then these poems are for you! Find out exactly what - if anything - makes them tick (besides marking your homework). It's a definite sign. Our dinner lady Mrs Mack is well in love with Mr Fipps. Because at every dinner time, she winks and smiles when he's in line and gives him extra chips." |
 |
I'd Rather Be a Footballer Macmillan Children's Books 978-0330457132 This fantastic collection features all of Paul Cookson's most popular poems, including "Superman Dog", "The Toilet Seat Has Teeth" and "The Amazing Captain Concorde"! "Short Visit, Long Stay": The school trip was a special occasion. But we never reached our destination. Instead of the Zoo, I was locked in the loo of an M62 service station. |
 |
Very Best of Paul Cookson Macmillan Digital Audio 978-0230532052 This work is a collection of the very best poetry from Paul Cookson. |
