Audience: Kids

An image of a Filipino man standing with a mic surrounded by kids holding their hands up. FOLD Kids Book Fest 2025.

Mic Drop! A Middle Grade Poetry SLAM with Patrick de Belen

Join us at Chinguacousy Secondary School for a high-energy, FOLD Kids Book Fest event where students in Grades 6–8 experience the thrill of spoken word poetry as three dynamic poets—Martin Gomes, Sam Lu and Nathan Nicholas— compete in an interactive Poetry SLAM hosted by award-winning poet Patrick de Belen. All students will receive a free […]

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Show & Tell at FOLD Kids Book Fest

It’s time to share! Participants from the writing workshops are invited to present their creations—whether short stories, descriptive scenes, or poetry—and experience what it’s like to be a FOLD Kids Book Fest author. Hosted by Sheetal Sheth. 60 mins. All Ages.

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Author Shetal Sheth holds a copy of her book Anjali in front of a television screen featuring the book cover.

How to Write! Creating Your Own Storytime with Sheetal Sheth

As part of FOLD Kids Book Fest, join author Sheetal Sheth (Anjali Can!) for a fun, hands-on writing workshop. Designed for kids ages 4-8, participants will create their own very short story and present it on the Storyteller Stage—just like a real author! 60 mins. Designed for ages 4-8. Registration is required. Participants should arrive […]

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An image of a Filipino man standing with a mic surrounded by kids holding their hands up. FOLD Kids Book Fest 2025.

Writing the Spoken Word with Patrick de Belen

Poet Patrick de Belen leads tweens and teens in a spoken word writing workshop as part of FOLD Kids Book Fest, guiding them through the process of crafting a poem and sharing performance tips. The session concludes with a performance on the Storytelling Stage. Registration is required. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early to secure their spot; […]

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