This is a documentation of all the aunties, uncles, cousins (by blood or by choice) for whom London has become home. Here we have arrived, or found ourselves - here we try to belong. 'With Aunty Uncle Poems, Gboyega Odubanjo cements himself as one of the most exciting poetry talents writing right now. These are poems filled with wit and vulnerability, and movement and musicality, that take us to church before we've even realised they've turned us into believers. Dancing around familial bonds, the streets of the inner city, and the music and conversation that soundtracks both, the poems are less a mediation and more a meditation on the connections that make us - if you're one of 'us' - who we are' - Bridget Minamore, author of Titanic (Out-Spoken Press) and co-founder of Critics of Colour.

'Hear and attend and listen...' Rudyard Kipling is a supreme master of the short story in English and a poet of brilliant gifts. His energy and inventiveness poured themselves into every kind of tale, from the bleakest of fables to the richest of comedies, and he illuminated every aspect of human behaviour, of which he was a fascinated (and sometimes appalled) observer. This generous selection of stories and poems, first published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series, covers the full range of Kipling's career from the youthful volumes that brought him fame as the chronicler of British India, to the bittersweet fruits of age and bereavement in the aftermath of the First World War. It includes stories such as 'The Man who would be King', 'Mrs Bathurst', and 'Mary Postgate', and poems from Barrack-Room Ballads and other collections. In his introduction and notes Daniel Karlin addresses the controversial political engagement of Kipling's art, and the sources of its imaginative power.

Roger McGough is one of Britain's best loved poets and this collection 'charts [his] passage from youthful exuberance to the wry reflection of his later years. What remains the same throughout the 40 years is the poet's winning wit, accessibility and abiding readability' Independent ---------------------------------- 'Time has confirmed ... that McGough's talent was much more substantial than many of his long-forgotten detractors suspected. If he was a pop poet it was not in any ephemeral sense. A shy extrovert ... he has given voice to poetry and found a voice of his own which is humourful, introspective, irreverent, easy on the ear, conversational. It is also memorable and enduring and fresh. Age has not withered [his lines] nor diminished their potency. Of how much modern poetry can you say that?' Sunday Herald

Written by Chrissie Gittens, 'I Don't Want An Avacado For An Uncle' is a collection of poetry for children.

"Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know Book II," curated by Rudyard Kipling, presents readers with a collection of timeless tales and verses that are deemed essential for young readers. The narrative offers a compilation of Kipling's storytelling and poetry, carefully selected to inspire and engage children. Set against the backdrop of Kipling's imaginative world, the stories and poems within the book cover a range of themes, including adventure, morality, and the human experience. Each piece invites readers to explore different aspects of life, society, and the natural world. The anthology delves into themes of wisdom, diversity, and the power of narrative to shape perspectives. Through Kipling's prose and poetry, young readers encounter a blend of entertaining tales and thought-provoking verses that reflect the complexities of the human condition. "Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know Book II" encapsulates the essence of Kipling's literary legacy for young readers. Rudyard Kipling's curated collection introduces children to the beauty of language, the art of storytelling, and the profound impact of literature on shaping hearts and minds.