FAMILY FUN DAY Poetry and Picture Books with Maxine Beneba Clarke
Lyrical language, passionate paragraphs and tongue-twisting tales take centre stage in this session with acclaimed writer Maxine Beneba Clarke. Through poetry and picture books, Maxine celebrates the music of words, storytelling and big ideas for young minds.
Recommended for ages 7-12.
Poetry Salon @ The Press - Sunday 29 March 3pm
Join us for an afternoon of poetry performance, featuring festival guests Eunice Andrada, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Jennifer Compton, Keri Glastonbury, Omar Musa, Lamisa Siddique, the 2026 Newcastle Poetry Prize winner, and David Stavanger (who will also host).
Poetry and Publics
How does poetry speak to, for and with its publics? The role of the poet has always been entangled with community, politics and platforms and this conversation will trace the many ways poetry circulates, connects, and unsettles. With Evelyn Araluen, Maxine Beneba Clarke, and David Stavanger. Hosted by Keri Glastonbury