Neal Zetter

Neal Zetter

Children's author, Poet

Also writes as

Children's Author/Performance Poet/Educator
www.cccpworkshops.co.uk
Booking enquiry
Neal Zetter - author tools

Available for

Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview, Commission a book

Audiences

Age 3 to 5, Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11, Age 11 to 14, Age 14 to 16, Age 16 to 18+, Further Education, University, Adult

Genres

Comedy, Humour, Poetry

Book types

Poetry

Awards

  • Reading Agency Top 20 Children's Poetry Book, Here Come the Superheroes (Raps & Rhymes to Save the Galaxy)
  • BookTrust Top 20 Children's Poetry Favourite, It's Not Fine to Sit on a Porcupine
  • Wishing Shelf Independent Book Award Winner, Bees in My Bananas

Organisations

Details

I am an award-winning children's author, comedy performance poet, entertainer and educator - with a 25-year background in communication management and mentoring - using fun poetry writing and performance workshops to develop literacy, confidence, creativity and communications skills in 3-103 yr olds.

I make language accessible for the least engaged and stretch the most able. I'm London-based so have worked in all 33 London Boroughs, but also in many other UK cities and beyond.

My performance experience covers 25 years in West End comedy clubs, theatres, arts centres etc including six years hosting and running my own comedy and spoken word venue.

I am available for any kind of face-to-face or virtual/online poetry-related bookings e.g. assembly performances, writing and/or performance workshops, presentations, entertainment, Q&As, book sales and signings, INSETS etc. I spend most days in primary or secondary schools with whole classes, the most keen and creative writers, reluctant readers, EAL, SEND etc.

I also have extensive experience of working with adults, senior citizens, teen offenders and in areas of homelessness, SEND, mental health, 'drugs & alcohol', brain injury, those in care, families at risk, refugees and many more.

I have a full current DBS and £10m public liability insurance.

See www.cccpworkshops.co.uk for more info and, if you're not sure I'll do a good job for you, please see my 'Reviews' section on my site. 

Schools

I work with anyone: whole classes, more able, reluctant readers, EAL, SEND, families etc. Sessions with me could include:

  • One Day Visit - All ages, working with whole classes or target groups running numerous poetry writing or performance workshops, assembly, year or class performances (from me), Q&As, book sale and signing. Price: £370/day + travel. 

  • Virtual/Online Sessions - All ages, 45 mins each, max. four per day, including performance, Q&A, poetry workshop, virtual book sale and signing. Price: £110/each 45-minute event, max. four/day.
  • Poetry Masterclass - Whole-day, in-depth workshop for 30-40 more able students, yr3-sixth form, covering poem planning, writing, editing, performance, Q&A, books sale and signing. Price: £370 + travel.

  • Literacy Booster - Fun poetry writing or performance workshops for targeted groups e.g. hard to engage children, low confidence students etc. These work best over a series of sessions/weeks so I will price these once I have a better idea of your needs.

  • Poetry Slam -  All-day fun performance poetry competition for whole-school or whole-year, book sale and signing. Price: £370/day + travel.

  • Books Sale & Signings (as part of visit) – My many children's poetry books are listed below, all £9 (+ P+P if required) but only signed/dedicated if ordered from me, and at no extra cost.

  • INSETS - Please email me for details.

  • Residencies - A more planned and long-term approach to using me over time that gives you generous discounts and helps me make more of a difference in your school. Ask for more details.

Event feedback

Neal was a fantastic surprise for our children during World Book Day. He was engaging throughout the zooms and the children have praised him for being very funny. The staff have also said that the workshops Neal provided were great. I would definitely recommend!

Jemma Wykes (Springmead Primary School)

Many thanks for the visit. It was a very enjoyable event and a very successful book sale!

Helen Lancashire

Neal came to visit our SEND college for adults aged 19-24. He was fantastic and very engaging to all learners. He carried out a writing workshop in a creative way to ensure everyone could actively participate. It was brilliant thanks Neal, we look forward to working with you again!

Victoria Ingram (st elizabeths college)

Books by Neal Zetter

In addition to the books below I have three more poetry collections in production, due out 2024-2026.
9781915659163
On author's website
The Shape of Rainbows

The Shape of Rainbows

A mixed-themed poetry with something for everyone: Peanut Butter Nutter, Police Car, Two Mums, Living Next Door to a Viking and The Day I Ate My School, Bad Smells are just a few of the titles you'll find inside it. As always with my books, some of the fifty or so poems are laugh out loud, while others need further reflection.  
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Waterstones
9781912745142
On author's website
Scared?

Scared?

48 inventive, insightful poems exploring the darker side. From bullies to black holes, cats to clowns, these original, thought-provoking poems are a roller coaster ride through both the silliness and sadness of being human. Neal's second collaborative work with poetry pal Joshua Seigal  
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Waterstones
978-1913074401
On author's website
The Universal Zoo (The Conservation Place at the Far End of Space)

The Universal Zoo (The Conservation Place at the Far End of Space)

Many funny and a few sad poems about a menagerie of mysterious endangered alien creatures all cared for by the Keeper in this special places, a long way from Earth. For 6-12 yrs 
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Waterstones
9781909991576
On author's website
When the Bell Goes (A Rapping, Rhyming Trip through Childhood)

When the Bell Goes (A Rapping, Rhyming Trip through Childhood)

A Rapping, Rhyming Trip through Childhood packed with poems about school days and growing up. for 6-12 yrs. 
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Waterstones
978-1912745050
On author's website
Gorilla Ballerina (A Book of Bonkers Animal Poems)

Gorilla Ballerina (A Book of Bonkers Animal Poems)

50 crazy poems about the strangest animals you could meet. For 6-12 yrs 
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Waterstones
978-1909991453
On author's website
Yuck and Yum (A Feast of Funny Food Poems)

Yuck and Yum (A Feast of Funny Food Poems)

50 funny food poems from Neal Zetter and Joshua Seigal with illustrations for 6-12 yrs 
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Waterstones
978-1909991811
On author's website
Invasion of the Supervillains (Raps and Rhymes to Worry the Galaxy)

Invasion of the Supervillains (Raps and Rhymes to Worry the Galaxy)

A unique 64-page, A4, Marvel comic-style poetry book introducing the galaxy's 30 or so newest supervillains. A companion book to Superheroes (below). For 6-12 yrs 
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Waterstones
978-1909991460
On author's website
Here Come the Superheroes (Raps and Rhymes to Save the Galaxy)

Here Come the Superheroes (Raps and Rhymes to Save the Galaxy)

A unique 64-page, A4, Marvel comic-style poetry book introducing the galaxy's 30 or so newest superheroes and some of their evil adversaries. For KS1/2/3. 
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Waterstones
978-1909991286
On author's website
It's Not Fine to Sit on a Porcupine

It's Not Fine to Sit on a Porcupine

Children's mixed theme comedy poetry book for 6-12 yrs. 
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Waterstones
978-1909991583
On author's website
Bees In My Bananas

Bees In My Bananas

Children's mixed theme comedy poetry book for 6-12 yrs 
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Waterstones
978-1909991415
On author's website
Odd Socks!

Odd Socks!

A first performance poetry book for 0-6 yrs. 
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Waterstones
978-1909991354
On author's website
SSSSNAP! Mister Shark

SSSSNAP! Mister Shark

A first performance poetry book for 0-6 yrs. 
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Waterstones

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