Carol Ann Duffy books in order
Scottish poet and playwright
- Born
- 1955
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 20
Carol Ann Duffy has published 1 novel, 6 children's books, 11 poetry collections, 1 play and 1 other book, beginning with The World's Wife (1999). The latest is A Laureates Choice 101 Poems For Children (2013).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Carol Ann Duffy
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The World's Wife
Carol Ann Duffy's most-read book.
Newest
A Laureates Choice 101 Poems For Children
Published 2013.
Standalone novels in order
A Laureates Choice 101 Poems For Children (2013)
Children's books in order
Underwater Farmyard (2002)
The Skipping-Rope Snake (2003)
Moon Zoo (2004)
Selected Poems of Carol Ann Duffy (2005)
The Tear Thief (2007)
Another Night Before Christmas (2010)
Poetry in order
Standing Female Nude (1985)
Selected Poems (1994)
Forward Book of Poetry (1995)
Selling Manhattan (1996)
Mean Time (1998)
The Other Country (1998)
The World's Wife (1999)
The Salmon Carol Ann Duffy (2000)
Feminine Gospels (2002)
Answering Back (2007)
Sylvia Plath Poems Chosen by Carol Ann Duffy (2012)
Plays in order
Collected Grimm Tales (2003)
Other books in order
Rapture (2005)
About Carol Ann Duffy
Dame Carol Ann Duffy is a Scottish poet and playwright. She is a professor of contemporary poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University, and was appointed Poet Laureate in May 2009, serving in this position until her term ended in 2019. She was the first female, the first Scottish-born and the first openly lesbian poet to hold the Poet Laureate position.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Carol Ann Duffy FAQ
- How many books has Carol Ann Duffy written?
- Carol Ann Duffy has published 1 novel, 6 children's books, 11 poetry collections, 1 play and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carol Ann Duffy's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The World's Wife.
- What is Carol Ann Duffy's latest book?
- A Laureates Choice 101 Poems For Children (2013).
- What is Carol Ann Duffy's most famous book?
- The World's Wife (1999) is Carol Ann Duffy's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.