National Poetry Day takes place on Thursday 9 October 2008.

The annual National Poetry Day celebration promotes the richness, variety and sheer fun of poetry of all kinds, from song lyrics and nursery rhymes to works by poets laureate.

The NPD theme across the UK this year is work and you will find lots here to inspire you to read, write and enjoy poetry of work in all its forms.

Last year's poems

Read dream poems by four UK poets and explore a range of helpful ideas for sharing these poems with children.

Last year's postcards

Download texts and teaching ideas for last year's dream postcards for children and young people, or send a dream poem e-card.

Last year's poet blog

Diana Hendry was Scotland's Virtual Poet for 2007. Read her blog day by day – and send her your questions, too.

Previous NPD themes

Revisit your favourite NPD themes and e-postcards from recent years.

NPD news and information

Keep up with all the UK news about National Poetry Day.

Visit the brand new National Poetry Day website at www.nationalpoetryday.co.uk