With an exciting line-up of award-winning authors and experienced librarians, expectations are high that some upcoming literary workshops will ignite children's creativity and foster a love for writing.

The Bay of Plenty Children's Literature Association, Bookrapt, is ready to stage the second major event of its 40th Anniversary celebrations.

Pen Warriors writing workshops for children aged 5-14 will take place at Toi Ohomai Library on July 4.

Junior writers from four to six years old will join children's librarians Penny Guy and Julia Edgecombe for a fun session of collaborative story creation and illustration, with no writing required.

'This session runs for about 30 minutes but children who stay longer can enjoy listening to stories while the book is photocopied so everyone can have their own copy,” says Bookrapt chair Penny Guy.

"We are incredibly excited to offer these workshops to young writers in our community. The Pen Warriors writing workshops provide a supportive and inspiring environment for children guided by top writers.”

Seven to 10 year olds can choose either one or both of the workshops offered.

These include Present a Traditional Tale with a Twist with Maketu writer Angie Belcher, or Fact Finding Fun - learning how to be a fact detective for great storytelling with local junior nonfiction authors Debbie McCauley and Rachel Weston.

Budding artists can join illustrator Debbie Tipuna at Make Your Mark- learn how to draw hands and heads, learn fun art tips and building skills.

Older children from 11-14 years also have the choice of attending several sessions.

In Bone Broth international award-winning writer Lee Murray shares tips and tricks for infusing emotion into the bones of your story using show-not-tell and point of view techniques, while Carol Garden will be sharing Ten Tips for Writing a great Zombie Story and guiding students as they put their new zombie writing skills to the test.

Angie Belcher showing a pui pui before reading her book ‘The Girls in the kapahaka'. Photo: Supplied.

Funds generated by H2o Sports Bar and Renners Bar and the support of Pub Charities has made these workshops available.

The Pen Warriors writing workshops are open to children aged 4-14 and will be held at Toi Ohomai on July 4.

Registration is now open, and spaces are limited.

To secure a spot for your child email bookraptnz@gmail.com or phone 021 024 88981.