Valerie Bloom By BrookeWilson Period: Jan 1, 1956 to Sep 17, 2013 Valerie Bloom's Life Sep 17, 1956 Valerie Bloom Was Born Valerie Bloom was born in1956 in Claredin, Jamaica. They acual date of birth is unknown. Jan 1, 1979 Her first poem was published. She was 18 when her first poem was published. Jun 1, 1979 Valerie Bloom moved to England. Sep 15, 1979 Valerie Bloom got a degree in English at the University of Cantenbury in Kent England with African and Carribean studies. Jun 15, 1997 Valerie Bloom won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize (Bronze Award) Sep 17, 1997 Valerie Bloom won the Americas Honor award Jan 15, 2003 Valerie Bloom won the CLPE Poetry Award Sep 10, 2003 Valerie Bloom Wrote "Whoop an'Shout" Oct 20, 2003 Valerie Bloom's Novel "Surprising Joy" was Published. Aug 15, 2004 Valerie Bloom won the CLPE Poetry Award again. Aug 10, 2008 Valerie Bloom Won the MBE award Oct 15, 2008 Valerie Bloom's latest books "The Tribe" and " A Soh Life Goh" were published.
