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[[Category:Authors|Boxall, Ed]]
Ed Boxall is a children’s writer, illustrator, and performer.
Ed’s poems, stories, illustrations and songs are a fabulous mix of real life and his magical, mythical dream world.
Ed began his career writing and illustrating with titles such as ''Francis The Scaredy Cat'' and ''Mr Trim and Miss Jumble'', both published by Walker Books.
In recent years Ed has become very involved in children’s poetry both as illustrator and poet. His book ''Me and My Alien Friend'' (published by Troika) was praised for its sensitivity and recommended for The Summer Reading Challenge in 2019:
''The poems reveal an unassuming understanding of what goes on in the mind of a child…a fine addition to both the home and children’s libraries'' Carousel
He has also illustrated solo collections and anthologies for poets Brian Moses, James Carter and Roger Stevens. ''Moonstruck, poems about Our Moon, edited by Roger Stevens'' was recommended by The Guardian as a book of the year in 2019.
His most recent book ''Carried Away with the Carnival'' is a picture book for young children that celebrates all things carnival and the magic of the city at night.
His self-published ''Pearbox Books'' are a series of poem-stories for both children and adults. These dreamy black and white illustrated books include ''Dolphins Keep Me Safe in Dreams'' and ''High in the Old Oak Tree''.
Ed is also a dynamic performer and educator who loves to run workshops and perform his poems, songs and stories in schools, arts centres and festivals.
'''Find out more about some of his favourites: '''
[https://edboxall.co.uk/the-pearbox-press/carried-away-with-the-carnival/ Carried Away with the Carnival]
[https://edboxall.co.uk/the-pearbox-press/high-in-the-old-oak-tree/ High in the Old Oak Tree]