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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 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!