# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kid’s Event: Christmas Creative Poetry Workshop with Author Neal Hoskins - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 11:45 am - **Event Description**: Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop is excited to host an event with the author of the stunning festive story, 'The Girl and the Robot Heart'About this EventJoin us at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop for a warm and joyful Christmas Author Event with Neal Hoskins, creator of the beautiful, lyrical picture book The Girl and the Robot Heart (Thames & Hudson).This festive workshop is designed to spark imagination, celebrate words, and help children discover the magic of poetry in a playful, gentle way.During this cosy 45-minute session, children will:Listen to a selection of Neal’s favourite poems, chosen especially for the seasonCreate their very own Christmas Tree Poems—tiny treasures of words arranged like baubles on a treeIt’s a perfect activity for children who love stories, creativity, and crafting something meaningful to take home or gift to someone special.Copies of 'The Girl and the Robot Heart' will be aviable to purchase for signing by Neal Hoskins on the day.Important Information:Suitable for all ages (younger children may need a little grown-up support)Event duration: approx. 45minutesTicket price: £5 per child includes 25% off any book in-store on the day of the event (one discount per child ticket)Booking is essential — spaces are limited!The bookshop is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs.Children will sit for the reading, then move to a play/craft table for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.Adults may stay for the event (limited seating available) or relax with a coffee and pastry downstairs in STAPLE.If you can’t attend, please let us know so we can offer your space to another family.Photos may be taken for social media (backs of heads only). Please let us know at the start of the session if you prefer your child not to be included.? Questions? Contact: books@happyreading.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e2359f0-c5d4-11f0-9e15-47c88bfad348-rimg-w564-h740-dc2e3345-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7e706880-c5d4-11f0-9e15-47c88bfad348-rimg-w1123-h740-dcbfbec0-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/broadstairs/kid’s-event-christmas-creative-poetry-workshop-with-author-neal-hoskins/100001971131803285 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, christmas, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Broadstairs - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop - **lat**: 51.3743726 - **long**: 1.4312459 - **full address**: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kid’s Event: Christmas Creative Poetry Workshop with Author Neal Hoskins - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8812f00cf0a01635ee7c8c9f254af0181312387f035a19be6ede3e44d076d3f6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1763617760 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kid’s Event: Christmas Creative Poetry Workshop with Author Neal Hoskins being held? - **A:** Kid’s Event: Christmas Creative Poetry Workshop with Author Neal Hoskins takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 11:45 am at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kid’s Event: Christmas Creative Poetry Workshop with Author Neal Hoskins? - **A:** Kid’s Event: Christmas Creative Poetry Workshop with Author Neal Hoskins is organized by Happy Reading Children's Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kid’s Event: Christmas Creative Poetry Workshop with Author Neal Hoskins is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Broadstairs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Our collaboration with the café and artisanal bakery STAPLE means that visitors can also enjoy a shared love of coffee, cakes, and books in a cozy and welcoming environment.” - Nicci Rosengarten, Founder, Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop, Broadstairs, Kent.Discover a dreamy Children’s bookshop filled with books to inspire and nurture young minds (and also the slightly older)!!The Happy Reading Children's Bookshop is a collaboration with STAPLE, an artisanal baker and café that uses traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients to create delicious, handmade breads and viennoiseriee pastries. STAPLE has multiple highly popular cafés across the Isle of Thanet including Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and Westgate-on-Sea.Founded by a multi-award winning bookseller Nicci Rosengarten (a Moon Lane alumnus), this delightful Children's literary destination at Staple Broadstairs is on the quaint and picturesque, and aptly named, Reading Street, located in the historic village of St Peters, just in land from Botany Bay and Joss Bay. Our store is 20 minutes walk from Broadstairs Station and free parking is available both on, and at either end of Reading Street.Outreach with local schools, home educators and other children's services is a priority. In-store events happen regularly, including a free (relaxed) children's storytime on Friday mornings. Teachers receive a 10% discount on books in store with a school ID!!" } ] } ] ```