About
Join former Children's Laureate and Carnegie Medal for Writing Winner - Joseph Coelho as he dives into all things poetry, sharing his favourite poems from his collections and inspiring young audiences to pick up a pen and write. Joseph is the author of over 50 books for children.
Date & Time
Friday 30 October, 3:15pm – 4.00pm
Location
The Children’s Library at Southport Library, The Atkinson
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Joseph Coelho
Joseph Coelho OBE, is a multi-award-winning children’s author and playwright. His YA ‘Story told in poems’ The Girl Who Became A Tree’ was shortlisted for The 2021 Carnegie Medal and received a special mention from the Bologna Ragazzi Award 2021. He has written plays for Little Angel Theatre, Tutti Frutti Productions, Polka Theatre and The Unicorn Theatre amongst others. He is two-time winner of the Indie Book Awards (2019 & 2022) with Picture Books 'If All The World Were... and 'My Beautiful Voice' respectively '(illu. Allison Colpoys). His Poetry Collection Werewolf Club Rules (Illu. John O'leary) won the 2015 CLIPPA Poetry Award. His plays for adults have received a special commendation from the Verity Bargate Award and been longlisted for the Bruntwood Playwriting Competition. He won the 2024 Carnegie Medal for writing with The Boy Lost In The Maze (illu. Kate Milner) and was Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022 - 2024.
Easy Read description
Join former Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho for a fun event all about poetry. Hear some of his favourite poems, discover his books, and be inspired to write your own poems and stories.
Accessibility Information
This session will be supported by a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.
This event includes audience participation, projected visuals or screens, and interactive workshop activities. Suitable for all primary-aged children (ages 5–11).
About Children's Books North Network
Children’s Books North Network (CBNN) connects and supports published children’s writers, illustrators and publishing professionals living in the North of England and Scotland. They have over 450 members and promote their members' work, new books and events. Additionally, CBNN highlights the importance of regional diversity in children’s books and the wider industry. CBNN partners with festivals, universities, bookshops and libraries to support and celebrate creatives in the North of England and Scotland. In 2025, the Network announced the Children’s Books North Prize for aspiring picture book writers and illustrators based in the North of England. The network was co-founded in 2020 by Tilda Johnson, Emma Layfield and Liz Scott. Emma now leads the network with Beatrice Cross and Bethany Sparks.