Djamil Ninsoo: Children's Author Storytime

Join Afro-Indo Jamaican author Djamil Ninsoo for an engaging storytime featuring his beloved children's books!

Djamil Ninsoo is a Jamaican cultural historian and children's author dedicated to preserving and interpreting cultural heritage with particular attention to Indo-Jamaican heritage and family microhistories. Through his work, he focuses on the transmission of culture through objects and storytelling.

During this special storytime, children and families will enjoy:

• Stories celebrating Jamaican family life, cultural heritage, and intergenerational bonds

• Culturally rooted narratives that introduce Jamaican foods, words, and traditions

• An interactive reading experience that helps young readers see how love, memory, and tradition shape who we become

Featured Books:

Eva, My Nani Ji - A heartfelt story celebrating the special bond between generations through Eva's journey.

ABC's for the Jamerican Child - A joyful alphabet book that brings Jamaican culture to life through each letter.

This free event is perfect for families with young children who want to celebrate diversity, cultural heritage, and the joy of reading together.

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Host or Publisher South Florida Book Festival