Edwidge Danticat’s My Mommy Medicine is a picture book about the comfort and love a mama offers when her child isn’t feeling well. Award-winning author Edwidge Danticat’s rich and lyrical text envelops the reader in the security of a mother’s love, while debut illustrator Shannon Wright’s vibrant art infuses the story with even more warmth. With M.J. Fievre’s The Ocean Lives There, our little ones experience the adventures of a young girl who discovers her mama’s Haitian culture through a magical red-blue door.…

The founder and choreographer of Tradisyon Lakou Lakay, Yanui borrows from the Caribbean, African and Spanish Folkloric dances that influence Haitian dance. Children will explore traditional Haitian customs in a fun and interactive way, flowing through the soulful sounds of drums, prose, and rhythmic footsteps!…

The Adventures of Angelina is the story of a Haitian family who arrives on the “land of the free” in a DPM-Kantè. The book celebrates Haitian art, history, and culture, and introduces the values that contribute to a peaceful and harmonious society. In Angelina in the Land of the Free, the main character models resilience, determination, and the ability to face challenges (including bullying) with tenacity. Marleine Bastien offers some powerful lessons, which are tremendously important in today’s world. …

Liliane Nérette Louis is a Haitian folk artist specializing in storytelling, cooking, and traditional medicine. She grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where her mother told her stories in Haitian Creole. As she grew older, Liliane shared these stories with her younger siblings and later with her own children. After settling in Miami in 1977, she began a long career of storytelling presentations and cooking demonstrations at festivals, schools, and other events. Liliane is a former master artist in the Florida Folklife Apprenticeship Program,…

Join us for an art-filled day at the Children’s Alley art-making studio with GO GO MOAD and Haitian artist Asser Saint-Val. Don’t miss this chance to immerse your kids in Haitian art and culture while fostering their creativity. Saint-Val will guide participants as he shares Haitian art techniques and cultural heritage, and the event’s open format encourages children to experiment with various materials. The studio promises to be both an educational and exciting experience for visitors, providing a unique opportunity to explore Haitian art and culture in a fun and interactive way.…

Author and storyteller Pascale Millien will read folktales in Haitian Creole from her book, Tim Tim Jaden Kreyasyon. The author aims to promote and preserve Haitian culture and heritage through her storytelling. Her expertise in Haitian folklore and theater, along with her extensive experience in community activism, has given her a unique perspective on the stories and their significance. Free copies of the book will be given to children in attendance while supplies last, courtesy of Books for Free,…

Join master storyteller Lucrèce Louisdhon-Louinis and travel through Haiti’s rich and colorful history, traditions, and folklore. These stories – accompanied by drumming, which enhances the emotional impact of the tales and compels audience members to lose themselves in the experience – foster an understanding of the unique blend of African and European influences that make up Haitian culture. This is an equally entertaining and educational event that provides  a glimpse into Haiti’s rich cultural heritage. LUCRÈCE LOUISDHON-LOUINIS is a professional storyteller,…