Stephen Whiteside

Stephen Whiteside has written many poems for children. They have been published by the ABC, Nelson Thomson Learning, New Zealand School Journal, NSW School Magazine and "Explore" Magazine (Victoria).

His poems are mostly humourous, with a strong emphasis on rhyme and metre, although some of them are more reflective.

Stephen presents poetry workshops for children. He performs his own poems as well as some C. J. Dennis favourites.

These poems and illustrations originally appeared in NSW School Magazine.

Illustration copyright Tohby Riddle

Illustration copyright Gaye Chapman