Andy Tooze

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Andy Tooze
Born1963 or 1964
Buxton, Derbyshire, England
OccupationPoet, educator
NationalityBritish
Genre Children's poetry
Notable works"The Poetry Bug", "Don't Diss Dancing Dads", "Maths, Martians and Mini-beasts"

Andrew "Andy" Tooze (born 1963 or 1964) is an English children's poet and former primary school teacher. [1] Originally from Buxton, Derbyshire, he writes and performs poetry designed to engage young audiences. [2]

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Early life and education

Andy Tooze, born in Buxton in Derbyshire, which influenced his love of nature and the English countryside. His experience as a primary school teacher shaped his poetry, enriching his ability to inspire children through creative language and storytelling. [2]

Career

After gaining experience in the classroom, Tooze transitioned into writing and performing poetry full time. He has become known as "The Poet from the Peaks" for his dynamic workshops and school visits, where he works closely with children to help them write and perform their own poems. [3] His engaging approach to language and rhythm has made him a popular figure in educational circles across the United Kingdom. Tooze’s published works include several poetry books aimed at children, among them:

Throughout his poetry career, he has frequently conducted poetry workshops and school assemblies, with testimonials from institutions such as St. Augustine's Church of England Academy and Howitt Primary Community School praising his ability to both educate and entertain young audiences. [1] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Bibliography

Publications by Andy Tooze
TypeTitleDateRef.
Skeletons and Rattlesnakes1 January 2004 [10]
Children's poetry1. The Poetry Bug24 December 2018 [11] [12] [13]
2. Don't Diss Dancing Dads15 Sep 2007 [11]
3. Maths, Martians and Mini-beasts1 Nov 2009 [11]
4. Poems from the Peaks15 Mar 2012 [11]
5. Rhyme Time for Tykes10 Jul 2014 [11]
6. The Poetry Bug Strikes Again!2018 [14] [15]

Personal life

Andy Tooze is known primarily for his professional work with children and poetry. Details regarding his family and personal life remain private; however, his commitment to education and the arts is evident in his continued involvement in school workshops and public poetry events such as Poetry reading.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Andy Tooze, Poet – Howitt Primary Community School". Howitt Primary Community School. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  2. 1 2 "The Poet from the Peaks". The Poet from the Peaks. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  3. ↑ "Greenacres Primary 'buzzes with creativity' during hectic Poetry Week". www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  4. ↑ "Books by Andy Tooze". The Poet from the Peaks. 2013-06-10. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  5. ↑ "Greenacres Primary 'buzzes with creativity' during hectic Poetry Week". www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  6. ↑ Salt, Nick (2019-04-04). "'Poet from the Peaks' pays visit to primary school in Arnold". Gedling Eye. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  7. ↑ Fulford, Paul (2014-10-09). "Staffordshire pupils celebrate National Poetry Day with a visit from Andy Tooze". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  8. ↑ "Pupils get lessons in poetry". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2010-11-08. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  9. ↑ "Andy passes on his tips to young poets". Knutsford Guardian. 2011-03-18. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  10. ↑ Skeletons and Rattlesnakes.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 "Books by Andy Tooze". The Poet from the Peaks. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  12. ↑ Tooze, Andy (2015-12-22). The Poetry Bug. Troubador Publishing Ltd. ISBN   978-1-78462-545-0.
  13. ↑ The Poetry Bug. Troubador Publishing Ltd. 2015. ISBN   9781784625450.
  14. ↑ Tooze, Andy (2018-05-04). The Poetry Bug Strikes Again. Troubador Publishing Ltd. ISBN   978-1-78901-337-5.
  15. ↑ The Poetry Bug Strikes Again. Matador. ISBN   9781789013375.
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