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INSANE: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Children’s author told he is ‘bankrupting our country’ by TV presenter in travel spat

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The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

‘Bankrupting our country’: Kirstie Allsopp in public spat with Michael Rosen over London Freedom Pass

The pass allows users to travel for free on London buses, trams and train services including the London Underground

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Kirstie Allsopp and Michael Rosen in social media bust-up over free London transport

Allsopp hit out at Rosen after he said his Transport for London pass was not working

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

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Michael Rosen: Climate change education should be woven throughout curriculum

More than 20 poets have been matched with scientists to deliver climate education in schools through poetry.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Michael Rosen: Children should be educated on climate change without making them feel ‘guilty or responsible’

More than 20 poets have been matched with scientists to deliver climate education in schools through poetry

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Michael Rosen: 'I studied meningitis so I could put my son's death in context'

Michael Rosen’s new show at the Old Vic will cover the death of his son Eddie, and his own near-death experience with Covid, to explore ways that we can all recover from the difficult events in our lives

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

'Don’t Mention the Children': Stars and activists unite in appeal to suspend UK arms sales to Israel

Annie Lennox, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, Guy Pearce and Ambika Mod are among the names who have lent their voices to a new recital of Michael Rosen's 2014 poem.

Euronews · Sep 15, 2025

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Guy Pearce and Annie Lennox join call to end ‘normalised horror’ for children in Gaza

Stars read Michael Rosen’s 2014 poem Don’t Mention the Children in film released by Save the Children

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

First Thing: magnitude 6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan leaves at least 800 dead

Rescue efforts hampered by steep terrain after shallow quake that was felt more than 100 miles away in Kabul. Plus, the liberal who loves hunting and wants to change your mind

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025

Afternoon Update: police say people helping Dezi Freeman; the deadly toll on journalists in Gaza; and Michael Rosen’s tips for a happier day

People know whereabouts of Freeman and ‘have chosen, for whatever reason, not to come forward,’ police say

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025

Zadie Smith, Michael Rosen, Irvine Welsh and Jeanette Winterson sign letter calling for Israel boycott

More than 200 writers request cessation of all trade until people of Gaza given adequate food, water and aid

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

Michael Rosen says Allan Ahlberg was a ‘pioneer of great children’s literature’

The children’s author, known for books including Peepo! and Woof!, has died at the age of 87.

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

Another way we are failing an entire generation: we must teach young people to speak

The PM promised to prioritise oracy lessons, but has failed to do so. Set against tests and exams, it is seen as a luxury: in fact it is essential, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Keir Starmer urged to honour pledge to embed speaking skills in England’s schools

Alastair Campbell and children’s author Michael Rosen among advocates calling for oracy to be in curriculum

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Joke book created in memory of son of author Michael Rosen

Big Eddie’s Joke Book is a tribute to Eddie Rosen, son of Michael Rosen

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

Joke book created in memory of hockey player who died from meningitis

Big Eddie’s Joke Book is a tribute to Eddie Rosen, son of children’s author and poet, Michael Rosen.

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

We’re no strangers to love on this island

Letters: Reflecting on Starmer’s speech | Michael Rosen’s poem | Human kindness | People over pets | Dog friendly garden decor

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

Leave them hanging on the telephone

Brief letters: Cold callers | Children reading | Push on with mowing | Not so quick crossword | Biscuit break

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

Hundreds of events mark five years since Covid-19 outbreak

Bereaved come together to commemorate those who died and pay tribute to health workers

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2025

Michael Rosen marks Covid anniversary with haunting poem of pandemic memories

The former children’s laureate, 78, was rushed to hospital with Covid and put into an induced coma in intensive care.

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

Michael Rosen on importance of rhyme in new We’re Going On A Bear Hunt sequel

The former children’s laureate has teamed up with the original story’s illustrator, Helen Oxenbury, for a new book titled Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025

‘It will be jolly nice’: illustrator Helen Oxenbury, 86, on preparing for her first solo show – and a new book with Michael Rosen

Acclaimed for her work on children’s books, the artist is teaming up again with her collaborator on Bear Hunt

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2025

Nostalgic memories of home and a carefree childhood

Letters: Readers respond to Michael Rosen’s reminisces on where he was brought up

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Sibling rivalry, a massive shark, anti-Nazi resistance in Norway, a brilliant romcom, and a tale of power and betrayal

The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2024

My shirts reeked of onions; my father hated the ‘phoney Tudor windows’. That flat will always mean home

Six decades on, in my mind’s eye I can still walk around those rooms and hear my parents’ voices, says children’s author Michael Rosen

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