Jonathan Sellars

Hello, I’m Jonathan, an award-winning author and poet from Saturn.

Very simply I love using poems and stories to develop literacy and unleash the fun to be had with words.

I have an MA in Children’s Literature and regularly perform my work, run workshops, and put on my interactive show - IMPROVISED POEMS FROM SATURN.

Also, I have impressive eyebrows

Please contact me here  if you would like to know more (about either the poems and stories, or the eyebrows).

A FEW KIND THINGS PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT ME:

“Jonathan Sellars was an absolute superstar today, inspiring lots of young people to laugh along with him and act out poems, as well as having a go at their own. Lots of silliness thrown in - lovely to see the kid s encouraged to have fun with words!”   - Chapters Coffee and Books review of my IMPROVISED POEMS FROM SATURN show at Canterbury Children’s Literature Festival.

“The children had so much fun and got so much from the assemblies and workshops.” - St Mary’s, Eltham

“Such a fun and lovely session. Everyone loved it and we hope to see you again!” - Blackheath Library

“The children had a fantastic time in both classes and your sessions were truly inspiring! The children in my class were still talking about your poems on Friday!” – Tidemill Academy, Lewisham

"The class teacher and the children really enjoyed the session and it has inspired them to do more performance poetry." - St Stephen's C of E Primary School, Lewisham

“All the comments from the teachers were extremely positive and we are extremely grateful.” Christ Church Primary School, Hampstead

Some of my achievements:

Plumstead Poet Laureate (2025/2026)

GLL Literary Foundation Supported Author (2025)

Writing Magazine Humorous Poem Award - Winner (2025)

Writing Magazine Picture Book Prize Winner (2022)

Scottish Arts Trust Flash Fiction Prize - 2nd Place (2023)

Searchlight Best Illustrated Picture Book 2023 - Shortlist (2023)