A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year: Liz Ison (Batsford Poetry Anthologies). Cet article n’est pas disponible.A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year: Liz Ison (Batsford Poetry Anthologies)

A handsome anthology of 366 poems from around the world and throughout history, all especially selected for reading aloud, with one glorious poem for every day of the year. Everyone benefits from reading aloud, whether it's a bedtime story with Dad or Granny, an intimate moment with a loved one, or a performance to a group of people. When spoken, the poet’s words hit us more powerfully and meaningfully, and what's more, it's good for our health: mindfully reading aloud helps with relaxation, improves working memory and aids vocabulary acquisition. With a wide and diverse range of poets including the 14th-century Persian poet Hafiz and Mary Oliver in the 21st century, old favourites such as Emily Dickinson and more recent voices such as Lemn Sissay, the obvious classics such as Wordsworth’s Daffodils and slightly more offbeat fare like Spike Milligan, there's something for everyone in this book: poems that are funny, sad, consoling, uplifting and everything in between. Whether you're a teacher enthralling a class of children or a carer entertaining a group of pensioners, if you're looking for a reading for a special occasion or a powerful piece for a performance, you'll find everything you need here. It's the perfect book to dip into daily to share a poem with anyone, to hear the true beauty and rhythm of words and the magic they can weave.

Liz Ison has had a varied career as a speech and language therapist, educational researcher, literature practitioner, and museum educator. Some of the great places where Ison has studied, worked, or taught include the University of Cambridge, University College London, the NHS, the Department for Education, the Oral History Society, the Reader, and the Charles Dickens museum. Much of this endeavor has been sparked by a fascination with language and communication, the love of a good book, and a quest to explore the connections between written and spoken language. Ison lives in New Malden, south-west London, with her husband, three children, and their dog.