ACHUKA Book of the Day 23 Apr 2026
Publisher: Firefly Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781917718226
A debut collection from a poet whose name is new to ACHUKA (and should not have been). We like what we find.
Inspired by everything from cloud-gazing to cat fleas, FRESH explores starting over, nature, expressing your feelings and kindness. There poems also touch on subjects such as shifting friendships, sadness and coping with worry.
With gorgeous illustrations from former Children’s Laureate, Chris Riddell…
Rhiannon Oliver is a poet, actress, workshop facilitator, and early years story-time leader based in Cardiff. She trained as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has worked in theatres such as The National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, and National Theatre of Wales.
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Poetry collections from @FireflyPress are always brilliant and Fresh by Rhiannon Oliver is no exception! Full of lively poems about friendship, kindness and the natural world and what a treat: striking illustrations by @chrisriddell50 Pub. 9th April Highly Recommended! pic.twitter.com/eMsFQ2C2T5
— Jo Bowers (@Jo_Bowers) February 16, 2026
Great to arrive home to this treat from Rhiannon Oliver, @chrisriddell50 and @FireflyPress . Perfect weekend reading! pic.twitter.com/lEqDZgnv1E
— Rob Walton (@robwaltonwriter) April 10, 2026
It’s Publication Day for FRESH, a lively collection of poems for primary school-age children by Rhiannon Oliver
Come and meet Rhiannon at Monty Minifest on June 14th. Children free with accompanying adult
Tickets and full info at https://t.co/6QGdbQ4P4o@FireflyPress pic.twitter.com/Cx4lxGuU4s
— Monty Lit Fest (@montylitfest) April 10, 2026
Rhiannon Oliver: Lights, Camera – Poetry! https://t.co/JVBJmaLFR8 via @kidspoetsummit
— 🐾 ᒪIᘔ ᗷᖇOᗯᑎᒪEE (@Lizpoet) April 10, 2026
We had such a lovely time yesterday with Rhiannon Oliver celebrating her new poetry book Fresh.
Thank you to everyone for coming! pic.twitter.com/xuJUO3L2w6
— Waterstones Taunton (@waterstonestaun) April 8, 2026
This “Sunday Best” we are celebrating Rhiannon Oliver. Her new collection is out soon with @FireflyPress, Illustrated by @chrisriddell50. We were Rhiannon’s FIRST paid publication. Victories remind us our project has achieved great things… hello @ace_national @ace_midlands pic.twitter.com/UJDN47HvGZ
— NorthernGravy (@NorthGravy) March 29, 2026
Just arrived in today’s post. A beautiful book full of brilliant poems and excellent illustrations. How lucky were we @TheDirigible to have poems sent by Rhiannon Oliver? Sooo pleased @chrisriddell50 and @FireflyPress agree. #PoetryForChildren pic.twitter.com/yIC56kNSaP
— Jonathan Humble (@JonathanHumble) March 27, 2026
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