Bibliotherapy Project ‘Book Slam’ Sessions for Children and Young People

Book Slam groups are currently running in schools, hospitals, libraries and youth clubs across the borough, engaging children and young people whilst sharing and developing a love of reading and appreciation of poetry. The groups are a great way to build confidence, improve communication skills and be engaged in thought provoking discussions.

The reading material is selected to be appropriate for the general age group, and aims to be exciting, entertaining and thought provoking. Generally we read a main piece of text, often a short story or chapter from a novel, followed by a couple of poems that draw on some of the main ideas or themes found in the main text. Group members are encouraged to read out loud or talk about their feelings towards the texts, however there is absolutely no pressure to do so. The aim is for all group members to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible; we provide refreshments and a welcoming environment.

Brompton Library Open Group - Learning Space
Thursday 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Contact Oli Perrins or Megg Hewlett 020 7341 0729
Open to young people aged 11+.

Currently reading short stories, we will soon be starting ‘Check Mate’ the third book in the Noughts and Crosses trilogy by Malorie Blackman.

Central Library Open Group - Children’s Library
Monday 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Contact Oli Perrins or Megg Hewlett 020 7341 0729
Open to all young people.

Currently reading various short stories and poetry.

Golborne Youth Services
2a Wornington Rd, Swinbrook Est, W10 5QJ
Wednesday 7.00 to 8.00pm
Contact Tunde Olayinka 020 8960 6238 or Oli Perrins 020 7341 0729

Children and Teens 10+  Currently reading short stories by Paul Jennings and others alongside various poetry