Paul Cookson spends most of his time visiting schools, performing his poetry and helping children to write their own poems. He is also a freelance illustrator specialising in cartoons. He lives in Retford, Notts. Paul has compiled several books for Macmillan including Who Rules the School?, Unzip Your Lips, The Works and How to Embarrass Grown-ups. He also has his own collection, The Very Best of Paul Cookson. He supports Everton.Paul Cookson spends most of his time visiting schools, performing his poetry and helping children to write their own poems. He is also a freelance illustrator specialising in cartoons. He lives in Retford, Notts. Paul has compiled several books for Macmillan including Who Rules the School?, Unzip Your Lips, The Works and How to Embarrass Grown-ups. He also has his own collection, The Very Best of Paul Cookson. He supports Everton. Fantastically funny poems for all footie fans!