ESPACIO DE LA ISLA is proud to present our first Caribbean Book Fair! Join us for a day filled with Caribbean literature, culture, and community. Discover new authors, explore exciting titles, and immerse yourself in the world of Caribbean storytelling.

Attendees will also have to opportunity to purchase some of their newly discovered favorite Caribbean books.

RSVP at: islandspacefl.org/bookfairyouth

SATURDAY FULL SCHEDULE

Main Gallery
5-Minute Kids Author Readings + 10-Minute Q&A
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Farrah Chow Quan
• 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Julene Butler
• 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Julia Bowman
• 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM: Denise Taylor
• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Dr. Ettosi Brooks (includes singing performance)

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Freedom to Read – Our Constitutional Right to Access Information and Literature
Topics: Expanding censorship activism and what can be done about it.

Panelists:

• Dr. Rozalia Williams
• Dr. Tameka Hobbs
• Phyliss Shaw
• Sierra
• Naomie Labaty
• Dr. Carole Boyce Davies

Gallery B – Workshops (Ages 6-12: Freedom to Create)

• 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Creative Writing Workshop – Led by Frank!e Red
• 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Illustration/Comic Book Workshop – Led by Omilani Alacon
• 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Acting Out Your Story – Led by Young at Art

BREAK
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Main Gallery
5-Minute Young Adult Author Readings + 10-Minute Q&A
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

• 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Elise A. Robbins
• 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Jennifer Cody Kemp
• 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Rev. Hilda M. Gutiérrez Alvarado
• 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Dr. Winsome Miller-Rowe
• 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Caron Pescatore

Gallery B – Workshops (Young Adults)

• 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM: Writing, Rap, and Songwriting Workshop
  Workshop Leaders: Frances Coke, Darius Dougherty
• 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM: Spoken Word/Rap Showcase
  Judges: Black Dada , Frank!e Red, Darius Dougherty

Main Gallery
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Mocktails with Authors

Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of literary fun.

RSVP for the Sunday general book fair at: islandspacefl.org/bookfair24

See you there!