TIFA Kids
There is nothing quite like the moments in our childhood when we first fall in love with a story, widen our world view and try to see things from someone else’s perspective. Reading lets our children occupy a different space; the middle of a story offers a multitude of possibilities, of journeys, imaginings and opportunities. Sharing, listening to, talking about and challenging our stories is transformative.
Research shows that regular readers:
- experience better lives and contribute to their communities more;
- are more than 3 times as likely as non-readers to visit museums, attend plays or concerts, and create artworks of their own;
- are more likely to play sports, attend sporting events, or do outdoor activities, and;
- are more than twice as likely as non-readers to volunteer or do charity work.
(Source: National Endowment of the Arts)
TIFA Kids brings together authors, illustrators, actors and storytellers to create dynamic events that explore what it is to be young in the world today, how to manage the highs, the lows, the joys and the disappointments. Programmes provide a playground of words and stories, free for all to enjoy, where young booklovers – and those young at heart – can meet and hear from acclaimed authors and illustrators and discover their next new read.
Join us for the next 11-day festival edition September 19–29, 2024. Featuring the Children’s Book Bank of Toronto, children and families can enjoy fun-filled weekends with free author readings, illustrator workshops and hands-on activities with a variety of storytellers including Lien-En Lin, Yolanda T. Marshall, Germany’s Efua Traore and Geraldo Valerio.
TIFA Kids is generously supported by The McLean Foundation with additional support provided by the J.P. Bickell Foundation.
