In a move towards attaining greater literacy, we work closely with school children to demystify books and foster an interest in, and love for, the written word. After a jam-packed month of storytelling, we move to City Hall on April 30, and then NALIS from Wed 1 – Sun 5 May.
Day 1
30 Apr 2019
Day 2
01 May 2019
Day 3
02 May 2019
Day 4
03 May 2019
Day 5
04 May 2019
Day 6
05 May 2019
City Hall Special Event: Imagine New Worlds
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreThe Caravan’s arrival in Port of Spain is celebrated at City Hall with Imagine New Worlds. Note: This event is reserved for schools.
Danielle Delon
Natacha Jones
Workshop: Rise and Shine Storytime
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreThis workshop is aimed at encouraging children to embrace her success formula, described as a personal, positive value system. Bookmark
Auntie Thea
Reading: Lola and The Dancing Ladybugs
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreFirst-time author Mary Cuffy exploress literacy, numeracy and dance while incorporating jazz rhythms to get children moving and having fun while they learn. Bookmark
Mary Cuffy
Workshop: An Interactive Workshop with Marvin the Mischievous Manicou
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreCentered on the storybook The Adventures of Marvin the Mischievous Manicou, the workshop will feature interactive activities to educate children on local wildlife and culture through fun and creative learning.... Read More
Oprah Francis
Workshop: Creativity Writing
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreChildren learn the basics of creative writing through a fun, interactive, hands-on workshop. For beginner and intermediate levels. Bookmark
Lisa Allen-Agostini
Workshop: Children’s Rights and Child Protection
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreCreate Future Good hosts a creative participant- interactive workshop on Children’s Rights and Child Protection. Children learn, share, write, draw, compose, design and create messages to help protect themselves and... Read More
Nadella Oya
Workshop: Comic Book Workshop
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreIn this workshop, participants will learn how to create and publish their own comic book. Children will be exploring character creation, storytelling, page layout, lettering and publishing. Bookmark
Everard McBain
Workshop: Bringing character and setting to Life
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreChildren work closely with the text in order to bring character and setting to life. Based on the book Lost! A Caribbean Sea Adventure written by Joanne Hillhouse and illustrated... Read More
Danielle Boodoo-Fortuné
Reading: Anansi and the 10 Dragons
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreAnansi and the 10 Dragons is the first of a 7-part series depicting adventures of Anansi’s grandmother as a young Spider. The series is part of a larger Universe of... Read More
Rubadiri Victor
Workshop: Creative-writing Workshop
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreThe workshop will focus on Creative Writing. The participants will be given practice on the most important elements in creative writing and how to improve their creative writing skills. At... Read More
Felix Edinborough
Mike’s Mission
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreMike’s Mission, the second book in The Money Adventures of Mike Murray and Friends series explores topics such as charity, fundraising, volunteering and leadership. It follows Mike along with his... Read More
Aisha Acres
Reading: The Adventures of Ana and Her Magic Dogs
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreThis patriotic book, The Adventures of Ana and Her Magic Dogs – My country Trinidad and Tobago, is about a little girl, Ana, and her magic dogs. The magic dogs... Read More
Verena Boodoosingh
The Magic Cave
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreTwo siblings and their best friend discover a magic cave. Every time they enter the cave they are greeted by a new and exciting land. The Magic Cave is filled... Read More
Aarti Gosine
Workshop: Lyric-writing Workshop
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreFreetown Collective’s Muhammad and Lou believe the awakening of a voice is the most important step. Participants find the courage and know-how to create their own lyrics and songs. Bookmark
Freetown Collective
Workshop: Storytelling, performance poetry, etiquette and stage presence
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreSufia Giza Amenwahsu’s workshop encourages children to tell their own stories. By working in groups, brainstorming, writing a poem and finally performing their work, students learn the art of storytelling,... Read More
Sufia Giza Amenwahsu
Workshop: AGRIman Agventures
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreThe AGRIman comic books set the stage for the world’s 1st food & nutrition security superhero – on a mission to battle disease and starvation. Creative Director Jeunanne Alkins will... Read More
Jeunanne Alkins
Storytelling Caravan
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreThe last stop of the NGC Children’s Storytelling Caravan! Lylah Persad presents a fun and interactive storytelling session for the children. Note: pre-registration is required to book a space in all... Read More
Lylah Persad
Workshop: Comic Book Workshop
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreIn this workshop, participants will learn how to create and publish their own comic book. Children will be exploring character creation, storytelling, page layout, lettering and publishing. Bookmark
Everard McBain
Santimanitay Presentation
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreThis fun and interactive game offers a path to the character’s ultimate goal, which is filled with challenges. Players must avoid Hard Luck spaces, get past Midnight Robbers, take advantage... Read More
Warren Le Platte
9:00 am-11:45 am
Children's Library
Marcus and the Amazons
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreReading by Geoffrey Philp. After traveling through the forest, Marcus returns to his home and discovers that Amazons have enslaved his colony and imprisoned Princess Amy, his bride-to-be. With the... Read More
Geoffrey Philp
Dragonzilla’s Birthday party: Dragonzilla and His Toys
2019 Children’s Festival / Read MoreOn the final day of the Festival Bocas’ own beloved mascot, Dragonzilla, celebrates his birthday with a party hosted at NALIS. The event presents a fun culmination to the Festival,... Read More
Lylah Persad