Are you thinking about writing poetry for younger audiences but not sure where to start? Do you already have a collection of poems but not sure where to take them next? Join award winning writer and performer of poetry Alex Wharton for a lively, interactive, and fun session on the craft of writing poetry for children.  

This is the first workshop in a series of free online taster sessions offered as part of the upcoming Representing Wales writer development programme. Find out more about Representing Wales and how to submit your application here.

The workshop will include writing exercises and creative prompts, advice to emerging poets and an opportunity to ask your burning questions to one of Wales’ most exciting children’s poets.  

You’re sure to come out of the workshop brimming with motivation and new ideas!  

Members of the Literature Wales team will also be on-hand at the end of the workshop to answer your questions about the Representing Wales programme and the application process. 

Please note: You will have to register in advance for this workshop.  

Register here

Meet the Author: 

Alex Wharton is an award-winning writer and performer of poetry for adults and children. His First Book of poetry for children Daydreams and Jellybeans was shortlisted for the Wales Book Of The Year Award 2022, The North Somerset Teacher’s Book Award and was named as a National Poetry Day recommended read.  

He is widely published in the sector and has collaborated with Literature Wales, Cadw, The National Dance Company of Wales, Welsh Government, British Council of literature, Welsh Libraries and many schools, trusts and festivals including Hay Festival and Edinburgh International book Festival.   

In 2021 Alex was commissioned by Hay Festival to create a poem with children that would be read to Her Royal Highness, The Duchess Of Cornwall at a ceremony held in Hay-On-Wye. Firefly Press will publish his second collection of poems Poetry Hill and he is currently working on his third book for children.