If you're looking for a poet to visit your school on National Poetry Day it may be a bit late for this year - but Apples and Snakes helps to find poets for schools, and live literature for all ages across England. The Poetry Society also helps to match poets and schools - see their online poetry classroom. NAWE is another place to find poets who work in education.

Hearing poetry read aloud is a great way to make it more accessible for children. The Children's Poetry Archive has some recordings to bring the words alive.

Get children involved with a competition. National Poetry Day has one here sponsored by Walker Books. The Children's Poetry Bookshelf offers another work-themed competition and plentiful resources.

Junior Education magazine carries our poster in its summer edition � or use its online resources and subscriptions for teachers.