Episode 8: Fizzlebert Stump, The Imaginary & Beyond (Ft. A.F. Harrold, Charley Genever & Mark Grist)

We, The Poets

Episode 8 is all about the wonderfully unpredictable A.F. Harrold—children's poet, author and the creative force behind the Fizzlebert Stump series and The Imaginary, which recently soared to new heights with a Netflix adaptation by animation studio Studio Ponoc. Hosted by Charley Genever and Mark Grist, this episode delves into the art of writing short poems for kids vs. longer children’s novels, plus the whirlwind of seeing your story transform into a movie.

A.F. also shares insights on performing in schools, staying creatively fresh, and what’s on the horizon. We’ve even got two brilliant listener poems from David and Yashvi that you won’t want to miss! Recorded at Backland Studios by Chris Barn, it’s a must-listen for anyone curious about weaving words for young readers. Check out more of A.F. Harrold’s work here, including ways to book a poetry postcard subscription for your school: https://afharroldkids.com/. Enjoy!