Spooky Poems Aloud with Joseph Coelho

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Prepare to jump into the spooky world of spoken word poetry with award-winning children’s author Joseph Coelho.

In this interactive session, Joseph will present his latest poetry collection, Spooky Poems Aloud: 25 Poems to Frighten and Delight.

Get ready to have your funny bones tickled as you create poetry together and learn how to recite it loudly, softly, and even in ghostly whispers. There’s also an activity trail and a craft session to enjoy too.

This event is presented by Manchester Literature Festival in partnership with Manchester Poetry Library. Supported by Library Live.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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St Peter's Square
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M2 5PD

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