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Simon Lamb
Simon Lamb is a poet, Carnegie-nominated author and spork enthusiast. After a degree in mathematics, a surprisingly poetic stint in a supermarket, and a short career as a primary school teacher, he eventually gave in to his passions of writing and performing to pursue them full-time.
He works extensively across books, schools, libraries, festivals and beyond to entertain, ignite and inspire audiences of all ages in his singular effervescent way. In the words of a former Literacy and English Coordinator of North Ayrshire, Simon has “changed the face of how we teach poetry in our schools”.
Simon is a dynamic and engaging speaker and performer. Whether hosting, headlining or otherwise, he conjures warmth and wit on any stage, and does so with a joyous elan.
He has lived on the west, east and north coasts of Scotland, never far from the sea, and currently lives in Ayrshire, where he is the Scriever, the writer-in-residence at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, 2022–2025.
His debut poetry collection – A Passing On of Shells (Scallywag Press, 2023) – was illustrated by former UK Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell, and his upcoming modern-day reimagining of Tam o’ Shanter – Mat o’ Shanter (Scallywag Press, 2025) – will be illustrated by Scottish muralist and first-time book illustrator Ross MacRae.