Valerie Bloom crafts poetry and prose that draws from her Jamaican roots and experiences of British life. Her writing is characterized by its vibrant language and keen observations of everyday realities, often infused with gentle humor and poignant sincerity. Bloom explores themes of identity, migration, and cultural encounters, offering readers a rich tapestry of human experiences. Her ability to capture the essence of life through evocative imagery makes her a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
A collection of exuberant and humorous poems for children from this author born and brought up in the Caribbean. Valerie Bloom aspires to express, through her verse, the thoughts and feelings of Jamaican people.
This is a collection of Valerie Bloom's distinctively lyrical poems, which sparkle with exuberance and wit.
A fantastic new multicultural collection spanning continents and centuries. ONE RIVER, MANY CREEKS is a spectacular celebration of the diversity of the peoples of the world, featuring poems from many different countries and from poets of all nationalities now living in Britain.
Poems to make you laugh, get you thinking and fill you with wonder - from one of the best-loved poets writing today.
A collection of the very best of Valerie Bloom's iconic poetry.