A Proverbial Education
A unique form of folklore, primarily oral in tradition, proverbs are expressions of wisdom passed down from generation to generation to impart common sense and
Reading Toolbox for Parents
Lucrece Louisdhon-Louinis, an expert in children and parent literacy, will teach parents how to engage in a routine of book sharing with their children, from
From the Insiders (Publishing workshop)
Writing for children? Learn children’s publishing tips FROM THE INSIDERS. This workshop is designed for aspiring writers and illustrators of Caribbean children’s picture books, but
2019 Little Haiti Book Festival
Miami Book Fair is partnering with Sosyete Koukouy of Miami, Inc., to present the Little Haiti Book Festival on Sunday, May 5, 2019. This book festival, which features vibrant cultural exposure
#MeToo Movement in the Afro-Caribbean Communities
In Haitian Creole with simultaneous interpretation into English In many African-Caribbean communities, reactions to the #MeToo movement often reflect a lack of adequate thought about
The Realities of Haitian Migrations
In Haitian Creole with simultaneous interpretation into English Individuals who migrate often experience the loss of cultural norms, religious customs, and social support systems. The
Haitian Identities and Caribbean Aesthetics/ Idantite Ayisyen Ak Estetik Karibeyen
In English with simultaneous interpretation into Haitian Creole This panel of four Haitian women writers will address the impact of their Haitian and Haitian-American identity(ies)
Haiti: Facts & Fiction / Ayiti: Verite Ak Fiksyon – Edwidge Danticat and Jacqueline Charles in Conversation
In English with simultaneous interpretation into Creole Fieldwork, immersion, interviews, and archival research: Award-winning writer Edwidge Danticat, author of The Art of Death, and award-winning
Children’s Activities at the 2018 Little Haiti Book Festival: Timoun, Vin Danse!
Bring the Children for a Series of Interactive Cultural Activities With great power and presence, the drum remains Haiti’s most significant musical instrument. Not only is
Haiti: Zombification and Identity / Ayiti: Zonbifikasyon ak Idantite
In Haiti, many believe that the dead sometimes rise. Others see zombies as a metaphor for Haiti’s disconcerting, stagnant realities: for the loss of control
Feeding the Body, Nourishing the Soul: Haiti’s Medicinal Herbs and Cuisine / Bay Kò a Manje, Nouri Nanm nan: Fèy Medisinal ak Manje Ayisyen
The Haitian proverb goes, Moun ki pa manje pou kò l pa janm grangou. This panel delves into the art of Haitian cuisine and folk medicine. A
Contemporary Fanm Vanyan / Fanm Vanyan Jodi a
Despite the many limitations and expectations placed on women by Haitian society, women writers are finding their voices and inspiring others. Four motivational writers will