Advertised as a ‘snack heavy celebration of music and poetry’ the picnic is designed to encourage young students to start writing and performing poetry. The outdoor event is aimed at families and children aged 6+.
A DIY picnic activity pack will be emailed to attendees before the event, so they can plan their picnic blanket, hand draw snacks and create their own microphone to perform with. The pack was designed by illustrator and artist Anna Bruder from A Line Arts.
National Poetry Day Ambassador and acclaimed children’s poet, Simon Mole, said: ‘For me poetry is about looking closely at the world around you, thinking carefully and creatively about it, then shaping those ideas and opinions into something you can share with others.
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