Michael Rosen

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Michael Rosen has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The BMJ (Nov 2025). In the episode "Doctors against the far right" on The BMJ, Alistair Stewart references Michael Rosen's poem to illustrate how fascism can appear friendly and acceptable in society. Stewart specifically cites the line "fascism comes as your friend" to support his argument, recommending Rosen's work for its relevance to the discussion.

Michael Wayne Rosen is an English children's author, poet, presenter, political columnist, broadcaster, activist, and academic, who is a professor of children's literature in the Department of Educational Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. He has written more than 200 books for children and adults. Select books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt (1989) and Sad Book (2004). He served as Children's Laureate from June 2007 to June 2009. He won the 2023 PEN Pinter Prize, awarded by English