Children’s Festival Programme

Dragonzilla, our NGC Children’s Bocas Lit Fest Mascot, welcomes teachers and students to the festival.

Jeunanne Alkins, author of The Most Magnificent!, reads from the popular book.

A spoken word workshop that looks at poetry as a means to build self esteem.

Let’s Read TT discusses the importance of libraries in primary schools. Presenters: Suzette Cadiz and Alison de la Bastide of Let’s Read TT. Moderated by Tracy Assing.

Storytime with a festival favourite!

“Young and Gifted”: Young Writers Showcase, featuring Isaac Price, Aija Jerome, David Ryan, Daniel Ryan, Josh Hansraj, Josse Franco, Vishawn Gosyne, Ashmita Ramoutar, Mila Smith, and Kai de Alexis.

Come and learn the art of extempo, T&T’s classic artform!

All-day storytelling sessions and videos for parents and young children by Let’s Read TT, Lisa Henry, Deana de Souza, Alisa Gomez, and others

After a nationwide tour, the NGC Bocas Children’s Storytelling Caravan makes its final stop with a storytelling and writing workshop with Penelope Spencer.

Zum Zum Museum presents a Storytelling and Character Costume Design Workshop, using recycled materials!