Mexican Calaverita Literaria for Children at Manchester Central Library

Please note: This event is part of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Sunday Funday at Manchester Central Library. Free entry, all welcome. Click here to see the rest of the programme.

Would you like to write your own Calaverita Literaria? Come and join us at our Literary Skull 💀 ✨ workshop on Sunday, 1st of November.

A Mexican calaverita literaria (literary skull) is a short, humorous and satirical poem written for Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos). It playfully imagines living people — politicians, celebrities, friends or family — having a cheeky encounter with Death herself.

No poetry experience needed — just bring your humour, your stories, and your love for Mexican traditions!

This workshop is for children ages 6 to 14, accompanied by an adult.
Limited spaces available

Workshop led by teacher Jordi Gómez

Jordi Gómez is a Spanish philologist who has made the UK his home for over two decades. With more than 25 years passion for teaching Spanish across primary schools, secondary classrooms, and universities, Jordi loves inspiring learners of all ages and backgrounds to discover, play with, and truly fall in love with the language. Outside the classroom, he writes literary fiction and loves bringing stories to life.