Poet Development

Apples and Snakes have worked in schools for over 30 years, delivering education projects with young people of all ages and in all kinds of settings.

Introduction

If you’re looking to introduce young people to poetry, or develop work with young poets then we’re here to help you. Please take a look at our offers below, or feel free to contact us at [email protected] to see how we could help you.

What’s On

We get a lot of requests from poets, perfomance groups, fellow organisations and artists from all levels to share and promote their events. It’s not possible to support all of you and a lot of requests don’t quite fit under the small umbrella that is spoken word.

  • Little Big Dreams

    A day where words come alive and every child gets to take centre stage.

    Read More
  • Feels in the Ends: How Does Your Ends Feel?

    Vibe with us as a live DJ spins the decks and sign up to our open mic slots!

    Read More
  • Maidenhead Big Read

    Join acclaimed children’s poet Simon Mole and musical Tik Tok sensation Gecko for a huge helping of Poems, Raps and Randomness!

    Read More

Artist Spotlight

We get a lot of requests from poets, perfomance groups, fellow organisations and artists from all levels to share and promote their events. It’s not possible to support all of you and a lot of requests don’t quite fit under the small umbrella that is spoken word.

  • Kai campbell

    Read More
  • Ellis Witter

    Read More
  • Ray Vincent-mills

    Read More
  • Molly walker

    Read More
  • Nigeen Dara

    Read More
  • Chloe Tenesha Giles

    Read More

Unlisted

We get a lot of requests from poets, perfomance groups, fellow organisations and artists from all levels to share and promote their events. It’s not possible to support all of you and a lot of requests don’t quite fit under the small umbrella that is spoken word.

  • Book Launch: Attila the Stockbroker – Fiery Words for Hellish Times

    Go To Listing
  • Writing & Editing Prize-winning Sonnets with Hannah Lowe 19/5/26

    Go To Listing
  • Poems to Love, Sparks of Monthly Inspiration – monthly : 5 May, 2 June, 7 July 2026

    Go To Listing

Further Resources