Summer Reading Challenge 2026 – Read to the Beat!
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Book Beats – led by Akshay Sharma - Ages 8-11Beatboxing, looping, and Rap with Mr Shay, Leicester’s Poet Laureate: Interactive sessions inspired by well-known books, where participants explore storytelling, rhythm, lyric writing, and performance through beatboxing, live looping, rap, and spoken word. For children aged 8-11. Mr Shay is Leicester’s inaugural Poet Laureate, a poet, musician, beatboxer and educator who has spent more than a decade inspiring young people and communities through spoken word, music and creative storytelling.
Maximum 20 children per session. Children remain the responsibility of their parent or carer at all times, and a responsible adult must remain in the library for the duration of the session to supervise and ensure their welfare. Supported by Inspiring Music’s Carolyn Adams on Friday 24th July; Natasha Thompson on Friday 31st July.
Date
Friday 31 July 2026 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
Leighton Buzzard Library
Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 1RX
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Summer Reading Challenge 2026 – Read to the Beat!
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