Michael Rosen
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
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At work today but yesterday I got to go to the BBC and talk to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social. What a gent. You can hear us chat about dance floors, walkie-talkies and picking up people who’ve had too much dizzy water on 24th September at 3:30pm. Or anytime afterwards on BBC Sounds.
September 15, 2026 at 7:07 AM
At work today but yesterday I got to go to the BBC and talk to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social. What a gent. You can hear us chat about dance floors, walkie-talkies and picking up people who’ve had too much dizzy water on 24th September at 3:30pm. Or anytime afterwards on BBC Sounds.
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the world is upside down.
I found this helpful. Why "assajews" are being cancelled & attacked by the same Israeli mob, for speaking out against genocide & ethnic cleansing.
full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=URpI...
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social explains what an "assajew" is.
I found this helpful. Why "assajews" are being cancelled & attacked by the same Israeli mob, for speaking out against genocide & ethnic cleansing.
full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=URpI...
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social explains what an "assajew" is.
September 16, 2026 at 7:20 PM
the world is upside down.
I found this helpful. Why "assajews" are being cancelled & attacked by the same Israeli mob, for speaking out against genocide & ethnic cleansing.
full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=URpI...
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social explains what an "assajew" is.
I found this helpful. Why "assajews" are being cancelled & attacked by the same Israeli mob, for speaking out against genocide & ethnic cleansing.
full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=URpI...
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social explains what an "assajew" is.
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Harlow felt very lucky yesterday as it had a visit from inspirational poet Michael Rosen! 🎉
#MichaelRosen
#MichaelRosenPoetry
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
www.yourharlow.com/2026/09/17/i...
#MichaelRosen
#MichaelRosenPoetry
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
www.yourharlow.com/2026/09/17/i...
Inspirational poet Michael Rosen inspires children to read in Harlow - Your Harlow
MUCH-loved children’s author, poet and broadcaster, Michael Rosen, took to the stage at the Harlow Playhouse on 15 September. Organised by Essex County…
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September 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Harlow felt very lucky yesterday as it had a visit from inspirational poet Michael Rosen! 🎉
#MichaelRosen
#MichaelRosenPoetry
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
www.yourharlow.com/2026/09/17/i...
#MichaelRosen
#MichaelRosenPoetry
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
www.yourharlow.com/2026/09/17/i...
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A great sold-out @newhambookshop.bsky.social event at the Old Spotted Dog Ground clubhouse last night helping to mark the 90th anniversary of Cable Street.
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social was in conversation with David Rosenberg about the new edition of radical guide to London, Rebel Footprints.
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social was in conversation with David Rosenberg about the new edition of radical guide to London, Rebel Footprints.
September 17, 2026 at 10:13 AM
A great sold-out @newhambookshop.bsky.social event at the Old Spotted Dog Ground clubhouse last night helping to mark the 90th anniversary of Cable Street.
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social was in conversation with David Rosenberg about the new edition of radical guide to London, Rebel Footprints.
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social was in conversation with David Rosenberg about the new edition of radical guide to London, Rebel Footprints.
Michael Rosen : Getting Through It | The Flavel
Now Playing
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September 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM
In my latest book of new poems, 'The Weirdest Thing of All', I've told a story of growing up in north London in the 1940s and 50s, with parents who were Jewish, with signs everywhere of 'the War' just finished, and my great friendship with 'Harrybo', who died not long after.
September 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
In my latest book of new poems, 'The Weirdest Thing of All', I've told a story of growing up in north London in the 1940s and 50s, with parents who were Jewish, with signs everywhere of 'the War' just finished, and my great friendship with 'Harrybo', who died not long after.
Upcoming programmes on Word of Mouth, @BBCRadio4
September 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Upcoming programmes on Word of Mouth, @BBCRadio4
There are now 11 poetry 'Rhyme Time' videos up on our YouTube Channel. They are meant for under-fives so that you can learn them together. Learning short poems is a great way for young children to make the bridge between oral and written.
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Official Michael Rosen Channel
Every video and playlist here is approved by Michael himself.
If it’s on this channel, it’s the real deal and safe for children.
You may see “YTP” or “poop” remixes on...
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September 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
There are now 11 poetry 'Rhyme Time' videos up on our YouTube Channel. They are meant for under-fives so that you can learn them together. Learning short poems is a great way for young children to make the bridge between oral and written.
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
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Looking forward to it! We're coming from Sheffield to see you!
September 12, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Looking forward to it! We're coming from Sheffield to see you!
Lovely to see this flying off the shelves when I was doing book-signing for
@rovingbookshop
today after my show at the Theatre Royal, Wakfield.
@rovingbookshop
today after my show at the Theatre Royal, Wakfield.
September 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Lovely to see this flying off the shelves when I was doing book-signing for
@rovingbookshop
today after my show at the Theatre Royal, Wakfield.
@rovingbookshop
today after my show at the Theatre Royal, Wakfield.
Tomorrow I'll be in Wakefield at the Theatre Royal doing a show for families. I'll be signing books afterwards including the two new books that came out in the last few days. See you then!
September 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Tomorrow I'll be in Wakefield at the Theatre Royal doing a show for families. I'll be signing books afterwards including the two new books that came out in the last few days. See you then!
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Join legend @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & former teacher MC Grammar in this brilliantly bonkers episode of Author In Your Classroom to explore rap, rhyme & collaborative writing.
Recorded for use in schools, the podcast also comes with a free resource pack 👇
www.teachwire.net/podcasts/mic...
Recorded for use in schools, the podcast also comes with a free resource pack 👇
www.teachwire.net/podcasts/mic...
September 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Join legend @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & former teacher MC Grammar in this brilliantly bonkers episode of Author In Your Classroom to explore rap, rhyme & collaborative writing.
Recorded for use in schools, the podcast also comes with a free resource pack 👇
www.teachwire.net/podcasts/mic...
Recorded for use in schools, the podcast also comes with a free resource pack 👇
www.teachwire.net/podcasts/mic...
New poetry vid for under-fives just gone up on our YouTube Channel. Why not join in? See if you and your children can learn the poems. Great 'bridge' to literacy. Have fun.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8N...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8N...
Transport Poems Michael Rosen Rhyme Time
YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
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September 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
New poetry vid for under-fives just gone up on our YouTube Channel. Why not join in? See if you and your children can learn the poems. Great 'bridge' to literacy. Have fun.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8N...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo8N...
Out yesterday
September 11, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Out yesterday
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Jane Setter talks to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social on women's voices. Fascinating discussion. In contrast there are certain male voices that make me check when the next demonstration is... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Word of Mouth - Bias against women's voices - BBC Sounds
Michael Rosen talks to phonetician Jane Setter about women's voices.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Jane Setter talks to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social on women's voices. Fascinating discussion. In contrast there are certain male voices that make me check when the next demonstration is... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
FREE large-scale live and online event with Michael Rosen for schools nationwide in partnership with Read for Good – register here: readforgood.org/michael-rose...
Readathon Summer Party!
Join our spectacular virtual Readathon Summer Party* on Thursday 23 June, to celebrate YOUR school's amazing reading and raising this year!
readforgood.org
September 10, 2026 at 7:49 AM
FREE large-scale live and online event with Michael Rosen for schools nationwide in partnership with Read for Good – register here: readforgood.org/michael-rose...
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On my way to London to talk to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social on Word of Mouth about all things (Greater) Manchester Voices!
*yes I am making notes from my own book on the train, and yes I do realise how that looks 😂😂
*yes I am making notes from my own book on the train, and yes I do realise how that looks 😂😂
September 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
On my way to London to talk to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social on Word of Mouth about all things (Greater) Manchester Voices!
*yes I am making notes from my own book on the train, and yes I do realise how that looks 😂😂
*yes I am making notes from my own book on the train, and yes I do realise how that looks 😂😂
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A great chat with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social about the accents of Greater Manchester! Listen on 20th September here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
For more info about the Manchester Voices project (and access to lots of videos, maps and project findings) visit manchestervoices.org
For more info about the Manchester Voices project (and access to lots of videos, maps and project findings) visit manchestervoices.org
September 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
A great chat with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social about the accents of Greater Manchester! Listen on 20th September here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
For more info about the Manchester Voices project (and access to lots of videos, maps and project findings) visit manchestervoices.org
For more info about the Manchester Voices project (and access to lots of videos, maps and project findings) visit manchestervoices.org
Come and have great fun - rhymes, stories, jokes, chat, books from @RovingBookshop signed and dedicated after the show. THIS SATURDAY
www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/nice-...
www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/nice-...
NICE! Stories and Rhymes with Michael Rosen | Theatre Royal Wakefield
Poetry legend Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with a brand-new live show!
Michael looks back at a lifetime in poetry, performing beloved classic
www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
September 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Come and have great fun - rhymes, stories, jokes, chat, books from @RovingBookshop signed and dedicated after the show. THIS SATURDAY
www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/nice-...
www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/nice-...
Our latest stats! Another million views to our channel, another thousand subscribers. Many more vids to come. One of our vids below, plus latest stats:
921K subscribers
591 videos
167,074,066 views
Rhyme Time Michael Rosen Daily Routines youtu.be/rG2NKfKRFp8?... via @YouTube
921K subscribers
591 videos
167,074,066 views
Rhyme Time Michael Rosen Daily Routines youtu.be/rG2NKfKRFp8?... via @YouTube
Rhyme Time Michael Rosen Daily Routines
YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
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September 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Our latest stats! Another million views to our channel, another thousand subscribers. Many more vids to come. One of our vids below, plus latest stats:
921K subscribers
591 videos
167,074,066 views
Rhyme Time Michael Rosen Daily Routines youtu.be/rG2NKfKRFp8?... via @YouTube
921K subscribers
591 videos
167,074,066 views
Rhyme Time Michael Rosen Daily Routines youtu.be/rG2NKfKRFp8?... via @YouTube
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Out on Thursday September 10
September 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Out on Thursday September 10
BBC Radio 4 - Your Mum
Laura Smyth and guests explore the many faces of 'motherhood'.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
BBC Radio 4 - Your Mum
Laura Smyth and guests explore the many faces of 'motherhood'.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
The Irish News gave me a 9/10 for my latest book 'The Weirdest Thing of All'
HarperCollins Publishers UK
HarperCollins Publishers UK
September 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
The Irish News gave me a 9/10 for my latest book 'The Weirdest Thing of All'
HarperCollins Publishers UK
HarperCollins Publishers UK