More Than A Literary Festival

Lylah Persad

Lylah Persad

Lylah Persad

Children’s Author and Storyteller

Lylah Persad works with underserved youth and youth organizations globally, serving as consultant and  coach. She is the creator of children’s anti- bullying show Once upon a Toy Shop and co-author of  Tales from the Forest, a local children’s anthology on folktales. She is the creator of the Diana staged play and Becoming Diana short film, both geared towards mental health awareness. She has also written books Simple Reminders to Inspire the Power of You and Redefining  your Reality — Affirmations and Acronyms, available on Amazon Kindle.

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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