The Pocket Book of Pocket Poems with AF Harrold
Entry
£3.50
Date
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Time
1.30–2.30pm
Location
Clore Learning Studio
Turner Contemporary
Ages
Recommended for ages 8+
Prepare for a wild ride with beards, cats, the unexpected and some very short verse, with author readings from AF Harrold's latest book, The Pocket Book of Pocket Poems.
AF Harrold is known for his quirky, funny and surreal poetry. He inspires audiences to play with language, find their voice and never be afraid of the absurd. Prepare for a wild ride with beards, cats, the unexpected and some very short verse, with his latest book, The Pocket Book of Pocket Poems.
About the author
AF Harrold is an English poet and author who writes and performs for adults and children. Some of the things he makes (books, poems, faces) are funny, some are strange, some are sad, and many of them involve the privilege of working with amazing illustrators. He often visits schools, reading poems and running workshops and juggling ideas. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good ideas and one beard. He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats.
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