Matt Abbott Books

A Hurricane in My Head by Matt Abbott is a powerful and accessible poetry collection that explores children’s mental health, emotions and inner voices with honesty and compassion. Written in clear, engaging language, the poems reflect the thoughts, worries, and pressures many young people experience, making the collection highly relatable for older primary and secondary pupils.

The poems are well-suited to classroom use, offering short, impactful texts that can be used for shared reading, performance, or discussion. Themes such as anxiety, self-doubt, resilience, friendship and finding your voice are handled sensitively, creating a safe space for pupils to explore emotions and reflect on their own experiences.

This poetry collection is a valuable classroom resource: thoughtful, relatable, and empowering. It would support both literacy development and pupils’ emotional well-being.