Matt Goodfellow is a poet and primary school teacher from Manchester. He has had poems published in magazines and anthologies worldwide and released his acclaimed debut collection, Carry Me Away.
Author: Matt Goodfellow Illustrator: Yu Rong
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books Interest age: 4-5 Reading age: 4-5
The new girl Shu Lin can’t speak English very well, but when her grandpa show the class his beautiful paintings, they communicate through art. A stunning book celebrating difference and empathy.
Author: Matt Goodfellow Illustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books Interest age: 9-11 Reading age: 9+
When he falls out with his best friend and then his little brother is rushed into hospital, Nate’s world is turned upside-down. This incredibly powerful novel, written entirely in free verse and accompanied by thoughtful illustrations, is an emotional read.
Author: Liz Brownlee Matt Goodfellow and Roger Stevens Publisher: Macmillan Interest age: 9-11 Reading age: 9+
The Same Inside is a thought-provoking and heart-warming collection of poems from three renowned British poets, Liz Brownlee, Matt Goodfellow and Roger Stevens.