David Orme
Encyclopedia
David Orme is an English
children's writer
and poet
. He has written or edited over three hundred books. His recent work has been specifically aimed at reluctant readers or children with Learning difficulties
, including the Boffin Boy series of Manga style graphic novels.
David Orme is the chair of the Education Writers Group of the Society of Authors
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
children's writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
. He has written or edited over three hundred books. His recent work has been specifically aimed at reluctant readers or children with Learning difficulties
Developmental disability
Developmental disability is a term used in the United States and Canada to describe lifelong disabilities attributable to mental or physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18. It is not synonymous with "developmental delay" which is often a consequence of a temporary illness or trauma during...
, including the Boffin Boy series of Manga style graphic novels.
David Orme is the chair of the Education Writers Group of the Society of Authors
Society of Authors
The Society of Authors is a trade union for professional writers that was founded in 1884 to protect the rights of writers and fight to retain those rights .It has counted amongst its members and presidents numerous notable writers and poets including Tennyson The Society of Authors (UK) is a...
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