More Than A Literary Festival

Jeunanne Alkins

Jeunanne Alkins

Jeunanne Alkins

Children's Author

Jeunanne Alkins is a Caribbean creative director,  educator, and writer. She designs goods and experiences  that rely on play and discovery to connect everyone,  everywhere. For nearly 20 years, Jeunanne’s work has  combined rich storytelling with bold, immersive design,  bringing people of all ages closer to history, culture,  and the environment. Widely skilled, Jeunanne has  developed some of the region’s biggest brands, written  and illustrated children’s books, conceptualized an  animated series, and made an interactive museum out  of a magnificent castle. The castle exhibition attracted  thousands of visitors, setting a new record for the  historic attraction. In addition to consulting on and  executing award-winning creative projects, Jeunanne is  developing an art and story pedagogy — which she uses  to nurture new generations of fearless creators.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Port of Spain City Hall Auditorium, 2-4 Knox St

Imagine The Future: New Voices Chapter 4

MC Puppet Anansi sets the stage for a series of engaging performances and readings. The lineup includes Alex the Awesome and the Crazy Quest for the Golden Pod by Jeunanne Alkins, Sonja Dumas's Avocado and Zabouca, and a dramatised reading of Once Upon A Toy Shop by Lylah Persad. Attendees will also enjoy Makayla in the Land of Papa Bois by Marsha and Christiana Gomes-Mckie, and performances by Mishal Rahaman-Ali. Rounding out the event, NGC Bocas Children's Storytelling Caravan Book 9 promises to captivate with a blend of storytelling and creativity, offering a memorable experience for all.

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Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language (TTSL) and American Sign Language (ASL) services will be provided by The Trinidad and Tobago Association of the Hearing Impaired (TTAHI).

MC Puppet Anansi sets the stage for a series of engaging performances and readings. The lineup includes Alex the Awesome and the Crazy Quest for the Golden Pod by Jeunanne Alkins, Sonja Dumas's Avocado and Zabouca, and a dramatised reading of Once Upon A Toy Shop by Lylah Persad. Attendees will also enjoy Makayla in the Land of Papa Bois by Marsha and Christiana Gomes-Mckie, and performances by Mishal Rahaman-Ali. Rounding out the event, NGC Bocas Children's Storytelling Caravan Book 9 promises to captivate with a blend of storytelling and creativity, offering a memorable experience for all.

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Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language (TTSL) and American Sign Language (ASL) services will be provided by The Trinidad and Tobago Association of the Hearing Impaired (TTAHI).

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