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Simon Lamb biography

Simon Lamb is a Scottish poet and children’s author. His debut poetry collection, A Passing On of Shells, was published by Scallywag Press in 2023. The collection features fifty poems for children, each exactly fifty words in length. Lamb’s work has been recognised for its inventive approach to form and language. He has performed at various literary festivals and events across the UK. In 2023, A Passing On of Shells was shortlisted for the CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award), a major UK award for children’s poetry. Lamb continues to contribute to children’s literature through poetry and public readings.

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