Saturday, May 17, 2014, 12noon-6:00pm
The Festival is open to readers of all ages and includes readings, workshops, panel, and open mic. FREE Event!
www.BxLitFest.com

Features include: Ernesto Quinonez • Rafael Landron • MAD About Dance • Advocate of Wordz • Five Boro Story Project Open Mic • Pearls of Wisdom • Peggy Robles-Alvarado • Lorraine Currelley and more.

Bronx Library Center/New York Public Library
310 E Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458

12:00-12:25
Litfest Welcome

12:30-12:55
Storyteller Thelma Ruffin Thomas, Artistic Director for Pearls of Wisdom Storytellers will tell stories involving the audience in interactive “Raps” -great family fun!

1:00-1:25
Rafael Landron reads from his bilingual children’s book Beba y la isla nena

1:30-2:20
Teen Writing Workshop with Advocate of Wordz
This workshop for high-school students will offer an introduction into writing and performing poetry as well as explore poetry’s role in everyday life.

Women Writing Workshop with Peggy Robles-Alvarado & Lorraine Currelley
The Untamed Woman, a writing workshop that explores the power of the female voice through writing and recitation.

2:30-3:20
MAD About Dance
Multi-ethnic modern dance company known for its varied repertoire

3:30-4:25
Youth Will Be Served: Safe Spaces for Creative Young Minds
How can young people benefit from participating in writing and poetry programs? This panel will explore how various community organizations are engaging young minds and expanding vocational and creative arts opportunities.
Panelists: Charlie Vázquez, Bronx Writers Center; Maya Nussbaum, Girls Write Now; and DK Wright, Urban Word. Facilitator: Gary Johnston.

4:30-4:55
Readings by Ernesto Quinonez, Bodega Dreams and Chango’s Fire

5:00-6:00
Open mic hosted by Bridget Bartolini, Five Boro Story Project
On-site registration. All ages welcomed.