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Writing poems with the child in mind.

Hello and welcome to my website.

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Here you'll find out a little about me, and the poetry collections and picture books I've published. There is also information about school visits, virtual sessions, links to articles and ways to get in contact.

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See my Blog Diary for updates on recent projects, publications and other general news.

"Rachel Rooney's poetry collection for children is a well-crafted,stimulating and un-patronising box of delights, always accessible and constantly inventive." 

Carol Ann Duffy

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'Making the ordinary seem extraordinary is a gift - one which characterises the poetry of Rachel Rooney.'

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Booktrust 

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New!

Hey, Girl!

A young teen poetry collection ( 12+ )

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Illustrated by Milo Hartnoll,

(Pub. Otter-Barry Books)

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The Problem with Problems

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Illustrated by Zehra Hicks

(Pub. Andersen Press)

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"An excellent book for sharing with any child but especially anxious ones."

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Sarah Webb, Irish Independent

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