Creative education
Welcome to the home of Words That Burn, our creative programme that challenges you to explore and take action for human rights through poetry.
In this section
Learn about our Words That Burn programme
Join us for this Words That Burn bitesize blog series as we explore the power of poetry...
Explore a range of human rights topics across 10 Words That Burn lessons
Find out how to invite a poet to visit your school or support you with your own poetry with Apples and Snakes...
Learn about Words that Burn poets, and their tips on expressing yourself with poetry...
For years we have worked with the best authors, illustrators, playwrights and poets to publish, co-publish or endorse books aimed at a wide range of ages and interests. Find out why literature is so important for human rights.
Jordan Stephens shares what it is like to write poetry, and how he started writing.
Poets Like Wright and Sabrina Mahfouz share poems on the theme of power.
Poets Dean Atta and Valerie Bloom share poems on the theme of family
Poets Yrsa Daley-Ward and Patrick Cash share poems on the theme of LGBTI rights
Poets Sarah Crossan, Deanna Rodger, and Bethany Rose sahire their poems on women's rights.
Watch poet Amyra share her poem on equality.
Poets Repeat Beat Poet and Mukahang Limbu share poems on refugee rights
Discover our featured poets and related teaching resources.
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