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Inside the Mind - Oliver Grant

  • Why do you enjoy writing poetry for kids?
    Because children love rhythm and rhyme—it makes reading feel like singing a song.
  • Where do your ideas come from?
    Everyday things! A spilled glass of milk or a grumpy cat can turn into a funny poem.
  • Who’s your favorite character in your poems?
    “Sir Socks,” a knight who always loses his shoes. Kids giggle every time they meet him.
  • Do you write poems daily?
    Yes, even tiny ones. I treat them like word puzzles that keep my mind playful.
  • Which book inspired you as a child?
    Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. It showed me poetry can be silly and wise at once.
  • Do kids help you test your poems?
    Absolutely—I read them aloud to see where they laugh or shout the loudest.
  • What’s the hardest part of writing rhymes?
    Finding the right balance between funny and clear—sometimes rhymes sound forced if I’m not careful.
  • How do you keep kids engaged?
    Short verses, funny twists, and silly wordplay that invite children to read along.
  • What advice do you give young writers?
    Play with words—make them dance, rhyme, or sound silly. Writing should feel like fun.
  • What’s your next project?
    A poetry book about messy breakfasts and silly school mornings—kids will see themselves in it.