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barbarableiman
- Oct 28, 2023
- 1 min
'I went up to a hollyhock' - a poem for children
I've been really enjoying writing poems for my grandson. My husband has done some illustrations to go with this one. If you have a 2-5...
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barbarableiman
- Jul 20, 2022
- 6 min
My notes on Shaun Tan's 'The Arrival' for my book group
These notes were made for my presentation on this wonderful graphic novel for my adult book group. Though in note form, I hope they give...
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barbarableiman
- Sep 5, 2021
- 8 min
The Sitting – a short story from 'Kremlinology of Kisses
The Contessa Isabella Flavia Luisa di Lampedusa adjusted the clasp of the diamond that hung from her left ear like a droplet of tears....
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barbarableiman
- Aug 6, 2021
- 3 min
A response to critiques of Kate Clanchy & 'Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me'
I am a great admirer of Kate Clanchy’s work with students on poetry. There are stunning examples of writing by her students available...
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barbarableiman
- Jul 4, 2021
- 11 min
The Cabinet, Not the House – What's Special about Short Stories
This article first appeared in emagplus, the online part of emagazine, the journal I co-edit for A Level English. I hope it might be of...
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barbarableiman
- Jan 8, 2021
- 4 min
A Fable for Our Times
Once upon a time, there was a land where the young people went to school to learn. They studied for many years and received an education....
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barbarableiman
- Jan 3, 2021
- 12 min
Covid, Exams and Education – Thinking Differently
As I write this piece, there has been another education U-turn, with Gavin Williamson announcing that primary schools in London will not...
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barbarableiman
- Nov 8, 2020
- 7 min
Texts That Talk to Each Other – Some Thoughts
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about texts in conversation with each other. People who know me through my education work will be aware...
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barbarableiman
- Oct 10, 2020
- 1 min
Come to the launch of my new book
On Monday 7th December at 8pm we’re holding an online launch for my new collection of short stories,Kremlinology of Kisses, published by...
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