Aija Jerome
Children’s Author
Aija Jerome is a 12-year-old vibrant upcoming young star who believes there isn’t anything you can’t do once you put your mind to it. He is featured as the voice narrator of the book How to Become a Calypsonian by Desryn Collins as The Mighty Glen Glen in the 2022 NGC Children’s Bocas Lit Fest. Aija has also been featured in two short films in 2021: Sheldon in Covid is Christmas, written and directed by Penelope Spencer, and Junior in Goodbye Pa written by Ronald Amoroso and directed by DMAD Company. He has several other projects under his belt and contributes his animated demeanor and love for acting to his mother who is involved in theatre herself. You can follow Aija and his brothers on Instagram @jeromebros
Imagine The Future: New Voices Chapter 2
The event begins with Aija Jerome and Dragonzelly the Puppet introducing a diverse set of performances and readings. The lineup includes excerpts from Paul Keens-Douglas's String Bank, Alake Pilgrim's Zo and The Invisible Island, and a Carnival Character performance — Dolly Mas by Kalea Harris. Attendees will also enjoy a staged reading of Anansi and The Fire Ants by NGC SANFEST 2023 winners from Newtown Girls RC Primary School, stories from NGC Bocas Children's Storytelling Caravan Book 9 by Aija Jerome and Newtown Boys RC Primary School, and Mikayla Burton's exploration of The Creative Mind. This rich programme promises to deliver a memorable and creative showcase.Register Here
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).
The event begins with Aija Jerome and Dragonzelly the Puppet introducing a diverse set of performances and readings. The lineup includes excerpts from Paul Keens-Douglas's String Bank, Alake Pilgrim's Zo and The Invisible Island, and a Carnival Character performance — Dolly Mas by Kalea Harris. Attendees will also enjoy a staged reading of Anansi and The Fire Ants by NGC SANFEST 2023 winners from Newtown Girls RC Primary School, stories from NGC Bocas Children's Storytelling Caravan Book 9 by Aija Jerome and Newtown Boys RC Primary School, and Mikayla Burton's exploration of The Creative Mind. This rich programme promises to deliver a memorable and creative showcase.
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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).