Happy 1st of December! Christmas is only a few weeks away but don't worry we've curated the PBS Christmas Gift Guide full of festive inspiration for the poetry lover in your life. We'll be revealing a daily gift idea on social media but here's a sneak preview of the first 8 days for those of you who just can't wait! We're also offering an extra special TS ELIOT BUNDLE OFFER which includes all ten T.S. Eliot prize shortlisted books for only £75 for PBS Members, including UK postage. Please note the last Christmas post is 17th December.
Day #1 GIFT MEMBERSHIP
All gift members enjoy a FREE TOTE & BOOK to start their year of poetry parcels. It's the perfect poetry gift that keeps giving all year!
#2 **SIGNED** BY SIMON ARMITAGE
We have 10 SIGNED copies of The Owl and the Nightingale, the beautifully illustrated new hardback book by the UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage.
#3 CAROL ANN DUFFY'S CHRISTMAS
This beautifully illustrated collection brings together, for the first time, Carol Ann Duffy’s much-celebrated festive poems. An exquisite hardback gift book commemorating her decade as laureate.
#4 WHY I WRITE POETRY
25 poets reflect with wit and wisdom on the writing life. Alongside these lively and thought-provoking essays are writing prompts to inspire your own poetry. The ideal gift for a budding poet!
#5 NHS POETRY ANTHOLOGY
A moving anthology of poetry from the NHS, edited by “The Emergency Poet” Deborah Alma, and GP Dr Katie Amiel with a foreword by Michael Rosen. All proceeds go to NHS Charities Together.
#6 PAM AYRES ON ANIMALS
This heart-warming collection from the beloved poet, Pam Ayres, celebrates her lifelong love of animals alongside charming illustrations. Perfect for poetry and animal lovers, alike.
#7 CHANGE SINGS: AMANDA GORMAN
A lyrical picture book "Children's Anthem" from the US presidential inauguration poet Amanda Gorman and No.1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long.
#8 WONDER: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book is a gorgeous hardback collection of poetry for children inspired by The Natural History Museum.
Check out the full Christmas Gift Guide collection here and order all these beautiful books with 25% off for PBS Members.