2024
Joseph Coehlo - ‘Creativity Through Poetry’
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The multi-talented Joesph Coelho is a poet, performer, and playwright. As well as volumes of much-loved children’s poetry, his work includes the Luna Loves picture books, the Fairy Tales Gone Bad series, and a YA verse novel, The Girl Who Became a Tree. He is also known for being a wonderful advocate for poetry – for making it accessible for all, for celebrating creativity and storytelling, and for inspiring young people to explore the world of books and writing.
In 2022 Joseph became the 12th Children’s Laureate. Stepping into the role, he said that he wanted to celebrate the power of poetry, showcase new authors and illustrators to diversify bookshelves, and inspire bookmakers of the future. |
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From the moment Joseph Coelho steps onto the stage, the auditorium is transformed into a relaxed, creative space where the audience is invited to immerse themselves in the poetry and the fun. And as soon becomes clear, inviting audiences in and making them feel part of a collective story is very much part of Joseph’s ethos. For him, everyone is a natural writer and poet, and his Laureateship has been about opening up spaces for children to see themselves as storytellers.
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