BHM25: Children's Storytime

Join us at Toxteth Library for a morning of African and Caribbean storytelling from Liverpool artists including Patrick Graham, Natalie Denny and Blue Saint. Drawing inspiration from traditional folktales, from Natalie's acclaimed Keisha Jones is a Force of Nature to soon to be published work from Patrick and spoken word reimagining from Blue, this vibrant event promises to ignite young imaginations, celebrate cultural heritage, and encourage children to get creative with stories of their own. Perfect for families and young listeners, it’s a joyful celebration of community, creativity, and the rich traditions of African and Caribbean storytelling.

Natalie Denny is an author, EDI consultant, and founder of Skywriters Ltd, a creative education social enterprise. She has received multiple accolades, including Merseyside Women of the Year Social Impact 2022, BBC Radio 1Xtra Future Figures 2023, and recognition from Northern Power Women and the Future List 2023. Natalie chairs The Period Project Merseyside and co-founded The Goddess Projects, supporting women and women of color. She is the author of KEISHA JONES TAKES ON THE WORLD (2023) and KEISHA JONES IS A FORCE OF NATURE (2024), which has been shortlisted for major inclusive book awards.

Blue Saint (Daniel Sebuyange) is a Congolese British rapper, singer-songwriter, spoken-word poet, and activist. A former member of Writing on the Wall’s Liverpool Young Writers, he has performed alongside artists like Ed Sheeran and Akala. His EP series, Enter Mynd, received support from outlets such as GetIntoThis and Bido Lito! Magazine. He is also the founder of MerseyMusic.co.uk, promoting grassroots music in Liverpool.

From Jamaican heritage Patrick Graham is a UK born and Liverpool based; poet, writer, actor and workshop facilitator under the logo of Black Out Productions. His workshops comprise; poetry, creative writing and drama to local and Black diaspora history. Patrick enjoys writing for children and adults and has his work included poetry and story anthologies published by award winning Liverpool based Writing on the Wall. He has worked as an immigration advisor, youth worker, family support worker, and journalist amongst other things. This allowed him to meet people from different backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences - helping shape his understanding of the world, its people and its history.

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