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Island SPACE Caribbean Book Fair – Youth

October 26 @ 11:00 am - October 27 @ 6:00 pm

Island SPACE 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 DiscussionFreedom 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!

Details

Start:
October 26 @ 11:00 am
End:
October 27 @ 6:00 pm
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Website:
https://islandspacefl.org/bookfairyouth

Organizer

Island SPACE
Phone
954-999-0989
Email
museum@islandspacefl.org
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Venue

Island SPACE Caribbean Museum
8000 W. Broward Blvd, Suite 202
Plantation, FL 33388 United States
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Phone
954-999-0989
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