Coryn Anaya Clarke
Children’s Author
Coryn Anaya Clarke is a little girl with big dreams. At just eight years old, she has already been ritten into the history books of her country as the youngest published author in Trinidad and Tobago. Her first book Chronicles of Coryn: 7 Days of Fun, was written and published in 2020 when she was just four years old. It was named one of the most popular children's books in the world. Not one to pause for long, Coryn published two other books in August of 2021. Chronicles of Coryn: Adventures in Saint Kitts and Nevis and; Chronicles of Coryn: Gratitude Journal and Activity Book In 2021, she also started the Chronicles of Coryn Book Club where children interact with Caribbean writers. In 2022, Coryn was selected to be the face of the Children’s Bocas Lit Fest Short Story challenge. Other booksin the Chronicles By Coryn: Meet My Heroes; Traditional Carnival Characters,Traditional Carnival Characters Colouring and Activity Book; and Tribute To Jonesy. In 2023 Coryn hosted the inaugural Chronicles of Coryn Children’s Book Festival. Chronicles of Coryn: Our National Instrument will be published this year.
Official Opening & Welcome by the Mayor of Port of Spain
The Mayor of Port of Spain, His Worship Chinua Alleyne, officially opens the NGC Bocas Lit Fest Children's Festival and reads an excerpt from his favourite local children's book.The Mayor of Port of Spain, His Worship Chinua Alleyne, officially opens the NGC Bocas Lit Fest Children's Festival and reads an excerpt from his favourite local children's book.
Imagine The Future: New Voices Chapter 1
The event features a rich lineup of performances and readings by talented individuals. Coryn Anaya Clarke will host and read from Chronicles of Coryn. Zachary Ransome's musical performance, alongside Mary Cuffy's Road Trip Adventure with Lola and Dawson and Sade Walker's Fuzzy Wants To Play, ensure a captivating experience. Highlights include dramatic readings by NGC SANFEST 2023 winners Kai-De Alexis and GennaLee Griffith, and engaging tales from NGC Bocas Children's Storytelling Caravan Book 9,, promising a memorable showcase of creativity and talent.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 features a rich lineup of performances and readings by talented individuals. Coryn Anaya Clarke will host and read from Chronicles of Coryn. Zachary Ransome's musical performance, alongside Mary Cuffy's Road Trip Adventure with Lola and Dawson and Sade Walker's Fuzzy Wants To Play, ensure a captivating experience. Highlights include dramatic readings by NGC SANFEST 2023 winners Kai-De Alexis and GennaLee Griffith, and engaging tales from NGC Bocas Children's Storytelling Caravan Book 9,, promising a memorable showcase of creativity and talent.
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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).