About
Join poet Ruth Awolola for a fun-filled, interactive poetry workshop! Playing with words, rhythm and imagination to create poems that are bold and brilliant for writers of all ages. Come along for the opportunity to write, share and create together!
Date & Time
Friday 30 October, 11:15am – 12.00pm
Location
The Children’s Library at Southport Library, The Atkinson
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Ruth Awolola
Ruth Awolola is a poet, performer and creative facilitator based in Leeds who writes for and works with audiences of all ages. Her poetry first featured in Rising Stars: New Young Voices in Poetry and has since been published in several highly acclaimed anthologies. She has performed her work and facilitated workshops across the country and internationally, working with schools, universities, theatres, cultural organisations and in community settings.
Easy Read description
Join poet Ruth Awolola for a fun poetry workshop. Play with words, rhythm and imagination to create your own poems. Write, share ideas and get creative with other young writers.
Accessibility Information
This event includes audience participation, projected visuals or screens, interactive workshop activities, and craft or fine motor skills involved. 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.