Celebrate Birmingham's most famous poet with his uplifting children's book, at Broadstairs' Happy Reading Bookshop...
11 - 11.30am
Ages 3+
Alongside special guest Africa Daley-Clarke, Happy Reading Bookshop celebrates the life of true legend Benjamin Zephaniah by sharing his picture and poetry books...
About 'Leave the Trees, Please'…
Follow a little boy's friendship and journey with one tree, in this powerful and beautiful love letter to nature. From master wordsmith Benjamin Zephaniah, comes a breathtaking new poem and story showing how trees offer us the perspective and connection to nature we crave in our daily lives. The final scene is an honest representation of the devastating effects of deforestation and urban development, encouraging all of us, everywhere, to 'leave the trees, please'.
Beautifully illustrated by Melissa Castrillon, this book is both magnificent and timely...
Published by Magic Cat Publishing.
Dr Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was born and raised in Birmingham. He began performing poetry in his early teenage years, and left school aged 13. His first poetry book, Pen Rhythm, was published when he was just 22, and the next fourty years saw 13 poetry collections, six novels, five children's books and seven plays. He has 16 Honorary Doctorates and a wing in West London's Ealing Hospital named in recognition of his work. Benjamin was passionate about both local and global issues, and his work focused on themes including human rights and protecting the environment. He was widely considered to be among the first poets to address the climate crisis.
Tickets £1 child (redeemable against any book purchased in the Bookshop, on the day)
Booking essential - reserve your place
This is 1 of 3 Benjamin Zephaniah events; see also Nature Trail, and Poetry Jam
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Tickets and Pricing
£ 1 per child (redeemable against any book purchased in the bookshop, on the day)
Location
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Benjamin Zephaniah's ‘Leave the Trees, Please’ Storytime + Activity with Happy Reading Bookshop & Guest
Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, Upstairs at Staple, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs
CT10 3AZ
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