In this storytime event, author Shiva Delsooz reads from her picture book, It Began with a Buzz, which follows a girl who discovers that music helps her to cope with the buzzing in her ear. The reading will be followed by an activity. Kindergarten – Grade 3.
In this art workshop for elementary students, illustrator and Silver Birch Express nominee Azby Whitecalf (Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Maskwa’s Tipi Tales) provides step-by-step instructions for the creation of an incredible work of art. Bring a piece of paper, pencil, eraser and pen (for outlining). Grades 4 – 6.
During a time of mass misinformation, thinking critically about what we read online is more important than ever. In this middle school event, author Joyce Grant (Can You Believe It?) explores how to differentiate between fact and fiction when navigating the web through the interactive game “Pass or Post!”. Grades 6-8.
In this annual storytelling event, Guyanese Deaf artist and actress Gaitrie Persaud-Killings presents the incredible children’s book Patty Dreams by Jamaican Canadian authors Nadia L. Hohn and Sahle Robinson in American Sign Language (ASL). Suitable for children of all ages, this ASL storytelling event provides viewers with an opportunity to learn a few signs as they discover the art […]
Join author Briana Corr Scott (I Lost a Day) as she leads kids through an exercise to find their happy place. This event offers attendees the tools they need to explore emotional regulation through creative expression. Participants are encouraged to use the handout or a blank paper, pencil and colour pencils/crayons. Grades 5-8. Finding Your Happy Place […]
Author Mikaela Lucido leads kids through art and writing activities while exploring the world of her novel, Danica dela Torre, Dream Detective. Inspired by her Filipino culture, Lucido’s workshop encourages attendees to incorporate their own cultures into their creature creations. Paper, pencil and pencil crayons are recommended for this Halloween-themed bonus event.
Author Danesh Mohiuddin leads kids through an art demo using their favourite memory with a caretaker and creature-fy them on the page. Inspired by his picture book, Mummy and Me: A Monster’s Tale, attendees are encouraged to take out their pencil and paper for this Halloween themed bonus event. Kindergarten – Grade 3.
