Hong Kong International - Young Readers Festival 2013

March 18, 2012

Hong Kong Creative Readers Competition Results and Prize Giving Ceremony

The results for our very first Young Creative Readers Award co-organised with ET-Education will be announced. A prize-giving ceremony follows. 

Start: March 18, 2012 5:00 pm
End: March 18, 2012 5:45 pm
Venue: Youth Square, Y-Theatre
Cost: Pass

Book Making Workshop (for parents and children 4- 10 yrs) by Bring Me A Book Hong Kong

Learn how to create your own storybook with your child; various designs of home-made books will be demonstrated providing personal and authentic reading experiences to you and your children. The books will be simple and fun to make. 

Start: March 18, 2012 4:30 pm
End: March 18, 2012 5:30 pm
Venue: Youth Square, Room 514
Cost: Pass

Storytelling By Bring Me A Book For Kids Up To 6 Years (in English or Putonghua)

Start: March 18, 2012 4:00 pm
End: March 18, 2012 4:30 pm
Venue: Youth Square, 5/F Exhibition Area │青年廣場, 5/F展覽區
Cost: Pass│不另設收費

Parent Seminar: Help Your Child Speak With Confidence and Develop Life Skills by Kids’ Gallery

An insightful seminar introducing parents to the benefits of encouraging their children to read, and other great tips and techniques for helping to build confidence in presenting and engaging with literature. 

Start: March 18, 2012 3:30 pm
End: March 18, 2012 4:15 pm
Venue: Youth Square, Room 514
Cost: Pass

Storytelling By Bring Me A Book For Kids Up To 6 Years (in English or Putonghua)

Start: March 18, 2012 3:00 pm
End: March 18, 2012 3:30 pm
Venue: Youth Square, 5/F Exhibition Area │青年廣場, 5/F展覽區
Cost: Pass│不另設收費

Panel Discussion with Mem Fox

Engage in a panel discussion with Australian author and advocate for literacy, Mem Fox. Joined by a panel including Lynn Yau, Chief Executive of the Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection, and moderated by Reenita Malhotra from RTHK. 

Topic: 

“What effect have technology and the internet had on children’s reading habits and what are the best ways for parents to support reading and literacy at home?”
Start: March 18, 2012 3:00 pm
End: March 18, 2012 4:00 pm
Venue: Youth Square, Y-Theatre
Cost: Pass

Poetry Readings (8-12 yrs) by Star English

Children will be introduced to a poem and talk about its literary techniques. They will then explore different ways of vocalising and presenting poetry. 

Start: March 18, 2012 2:30 pm
End: March 18, 2012 3:00 pm
Venue: Youth Square, Room 514
Cost: Pass

Storytelling By Bring Me A Book For Kids Up To 6 Years (in English or Putonghua)

Start: March 18, 2012 2:00 pm
End: March 18, 2012 2:30 pm
Venue: Youth Square, 5/F Exhibition Area │青年廣場, 5/F展覽區
Cost: Pass│不另設收費

Micro Fiction Workshop (11-13 yrs) by Adeline Foo

How to write a story in 400 words. 

Start: March 18, 2012 2:00 pm
End: March 18, 2012 3:00 pm
Venue: Youth Square, Photography Room
Cost: Pass

Broadway Blitz by Kids’ Gallery

Talented young performers will take you on a spectacular journey as they showcase a variety of musical and dance sequences. 

Start: March 18, 2012 1:50 pm
End: March 18, 2012 2:30 pm
Venue: Youth Square, Y-Theatre
Cost: Pass