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Join Natalie Denny for an interactive storytime and craft sessions that teach mini activists how to stand up for what they believe in! Kids can make placards or banners to write or illustrate what issues are important to them. They can also take the Bee Squad pledge and learn The Bee Squad handshake!
Date & Time
Thursday 29 October, 12:30pm – 1:15pm
Location
The Children’s Library at Southport Library, The Atkinson
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Natalie Denny
Natalie Denny graduated from The Open University with an open degree which incorporated creative writing, and was runner up in Writing on the Wall's 'Pulp Idol' 2019 competition. She is a writer, activist, tutor and freelance EDI Consultant for Anthony Walker Foundation as well as the Director of Skywriters, an award winning creative education social enterprise that supports individuals, communities and businesses. Natalie's interests include reading, activism, travelling, live entertainment, and writing poetry and prose.
Easy Read description
Join Natalie Denny for a fun storytime and craft session. Learn how mini activists can speak up about things that matter to them. Make a placard or banner, take the Bee Squad pledge and learn the Bee Squad handshake!
Accessibility Information
This event includes audience participation, projected visuals or screens, and interactive workshop activities.
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.