Drop In and Draw with Tom Morgan-Jones
We're delighted to be welcoming Tom Morgan-Jones to the bookshop on Saturday 9th March for a drop in and draw session to celebrate the publication of Zooming the Zoo., a collection of poetry by John Dougherty playfully illustrated by Tom!
Come to the bookshop on Saturday 9th March (just after World Book Day!) and join Tom for a fun-filled interactive morning where children of all ages are invited to create a joint drawing together on the day. Pens and pencils required for the event will be provided on the day. The session will last for an hour and a half in the bookshop and there will be a chance to get a copy of Zooming the Zoo signed by Tom.
About Zooming the Zoo:
Suggesting this zoo hold a meeting on zoom
Was not sensible, wise or astute
For the sloths all appear to have frozen onscreen
And I think that the swan’s stuck on mute.
Read about slugs, dogs and bats – or ghosts, grandads and lions in love; discover a feisty Rapunzel and how to deal with bullies. Find a class teacher who runs the marathon, the talented, kind kids in Yellow Group - and learn the first rule of poetry – have fun!
This is a really exciting, varied collection from one of the UK’s most popular poets – a brilliant performer in schools and at festivals.
Participants:
Tom Morgan-Jones Author
Tom has illustrated over 75 books for children. He's also had his work appear on the side of milk cartons, on top of cakes, all over satirical board games, inside museums, on the outside of schools, behind bands and poets, on chocolate bars and the back of buses and all the way around tins of dog biscuits and Norway's National football stadium so you will be in safe hands!
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.