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Inspire Poetry Festival 2026 - Baby Friendly Reading: A Pause for Poetry with Liz Berry
Take a moment to slow down and settle in to hear award-winning poet Liz Berry read from her work in…
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Book cover of Daydreams and
Join poet, Alex Wharton, as he performs in this Inspire Poetry Festival event for children and families.
Expect funny and thoughtful poems about forgotten (and hairy!) jellybeans, beautiful daydreams and the magic of nature. Plus find out Alex’s tips for creating your own poems.
For children aged 6+ and their families
£3 Children | Accompanying Adults FREE
‘A lovely collection of playful poetry and beautiful verse’
‘This is a lovely, warm collection of poems that hail from a place of wonder and mystery.'
Photo credit: Sam Hardwick and Hay Festival, 2023
About Alex Wharton
Alex Wharton is an award-winning writer and performer of poetry, performing and delivering workshops throughout the UK. His work aims to aim to spark familiarity and inclusion.
Alex’s first collection Daydreams and Jellybeans was published with Firefly Press in 2021. It has been shortlisted for the Lollies, Laugh Out Loud 2023 Book awards. Alex has recently been named as Children’s Laureate Wales 2023 – 2025.
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For any enquiries
- By phone
- 01623 677 200
- By email
- ask@inspireculture.org.uk
