Join us for Children’s Storytime Sessions led by Illy Diaz on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at 2 PM PST – click here to register on Eventbrite. Children’s Storytime will be held bi-weekly on zoom.
This is an opportunity for children and their families to enjoy books featuring Indigenous children and children of color by Indigenous authors and authors of color. Children’s Storytime Sessions are inclusive, engaging, and family friendly, featuring books recommended for children ages 3-10.
For the May 12 session held from 2 PM – 2:40 PM PST the following books will be read:
Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk and illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson
A Different Pond by Bao Phi and illustrated by Thi Bui
These are free storytime sessions; however, you will still need to register through Eventbrite. Once registered you have secured a spot for the session. Keep an eye out in your email, as we will send a link to all attendees the night before with the URL link to join the ONLINE Zoom conference call. Make sure to check your spam or junk folder as it may forward there.
ZOOM Conference calling information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3480714182?pwd=VkdRWDhrVExlOUd6VlgzcUo1UlZnQT09
Zoom Meetings is a way to connect and come together face to face through video and audio from your mobile devices or personal desktop.
***You do not need to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom meeting. You will be prompted to download the software, once you have clicked on the link that you have been provided. You may also wish to create an account, but that is not required to participate in a Zoom meeting ***
Illy Diaz is a board member of SNIWWOC, avid reader, photographer, music, and empanada enthusiast. She is a big fan, and connoisseur of storytime at the library. She has been involved in various forms of community building across Turtle Island and is currently working on a PhD in Geography.
We acknowledge that this event is hosted from the traditional territory of the Lekwungen people, currently and specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Keep an eye out for more upcoming Children’s Storytime Sessions!