Bracknell

Renowned poet Brian Moses will be visiting Harmans Water Primary school, Bracknell on Monday June 11 as part of the schools book week.

Brian is the author of books The Secret Lives of Teachers, Aliens Stole My Underpants and new book Taking Out the Tigers. He has had over 160 books published.

He will be performing poetry and percussion shows as well as working alongside the most enthusiastic writers in the Bracknell school in two workshops, where the pupils will be able to create their own poems.

Brian was born in the 1960s in Kent, and tried his hand at being a rock and roll star before embarking on a career as a teacher and then poet.

Brian has made several appearances at the Edinburgh Festival, has been writer in residence at Castle Cornet on Guernsey, on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway and at RAF schools in Cyprus.

In 2005, Brian was nominated for both the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Award and the Spoken Word Award.

In September 2006 he was invited to Iceland to take part in Kids in the Marsh, a festival of children's poetry and song.

The writer and illustrator Nicholas Allan will also be visiting the school on Wednesday June 13 to talk about his works and show the children how he comes up with his ideas for stories and illustrations.

He will be carrying out workshops throughout the school.

Brian lives in the small Sussex village of Crowhurst with his wife and two daughters.

Michael Harris, Head teacher at Harmans Water Primary School, Bracknell said: "We are delighted to welcome Brian Moses to our school.

"He knows exactly what to write about to engage children.

"Brian obviously remembers what it's like to be a child and this really shows through in his poems."

Cllr Alan Ward, Executive Member for Bracknell Education and Libraries, said: "A prime objective we have at the Council is to encourage reading and the use of books by all members of our society.

"Encouraging this among children is the start of the process and this initiative at Harmans Water is an excellent way of starting them on the road to a lifetime of reading.

"Brian's visit will be the perfect start to Harmans Water book week.

"His books are fun and lively, and sure to excite the pupils."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council