Online Fun and Wholesome Poetry Workshops

Hudson Valley Books for Humanity 

67 Central Avenue

Ossining, NY 10562

(914) 847-0773

Attend a Live Poetry Workshop for Kids:

Aug 7, 2025 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM 

Calling all kids! Write poetry with us! We’re delighted to welcome educator and author Valerie Rivera to host a poetry-writing workshop for our young readers. 

If you have a youngster (typically age 6+; must be able to read and write), come on by and let them experience the joy of reading and writing poetry of their own.

On August 7th, while the kids are arriving and settling in, Valerie will read her adorable book, "I Am Puppy" (also available in Spanish). Then, she’ll guide her group through a process to create simple, original handwritten poems by:

• examining forms of poetry,
• having fun finding themes,
• reading model poems,
• discussing patterns,
• spending time writing, and
• sharing/ listening to shared poems.  

Be prepared to welcome home a budding poet!

Materials needed: attendees should bring only a pencil/pen and a small notebook for writing. (Note: We offer these for sale at 10% for workshop participants.)

Cost and schedule: August 7 at 9:45 AM. 

Each workshop costs $4/ child, $1/ grown-up, and $1/ each additional child in the family.

Not sure yet? Valerie will provide a free Japanese writing pen to each attendee. And she’ll conduct a raffle drawing for a free Kids Read and Write Japanese Poetry book.

Advance registration is required for planning purposes. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in the bookstore!