Kid's Book & Storytelling Forum | Thrive4Blacks

Kid’s Book & Storytelling Forum

Read. Imagine. Create. Connect. A monthly space where stories help children and young people discover new ideas, grow their imagination, explore culture and connect with others.

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Program

Frequency

Monthly

When

Every Second Saturday

For

All Thrivers • Ages 4–29

Children and young people taking part in a learning activity

About the program

Stories open doors to imagination, culture and connection.

The Kid’s Book & Storytelling Forum is Thrive4Blacks’ monthly literacy and creativity program designed to foster a love of reading while promoting cultural understanding and social connection.

Through interactive storytelling experiences and sessions involving authors, children and young people are encouraged to explore books, ideas, imagination and different cultural perspectives in an enjoyable, welcoming environment.

Interactive storytellingExperience stories through engaging, participatory sessions that make reading feel lively and memorable.

Author and storyteller engagementConnect with people who bring books, ideas and lived experiences to life through storytelling.

Creative explorationBuild confidence, imagination and curiosity through stories, discussion and shared creative activities.

What happens at the forum?

Books become experiences you can share.

Each forum creates opportunities to engage with stories, authors, other participants and new ideas while making literacy social, creative and enjoyable.

Story Exploration

Discover books, characters and ideas that encourage curiosity and a lasting interest in reading.

Author Sessions

Hear from authors and storytellers who share ideas, experiences and the creative process behind stories.

Interactive Storytelling

Take part in conversations, questions and activities that make stories engaging and easy to connect with.

Creative Expression

Use imagination through discussion, writing, drawing and other age-appropriate creative responses to stories.

Cultural Discovery

Explore perspectives, traditions and experiences that help participants understand both themselves and others.

Benefits of the program

Growing readers, thinkers and confident voices.

The forum supports literacy, creativity, cultural understanding and social connection while helping participants become more comfortable sharing ideas and expressing themselves.

Literacy Skills

Strengthen reading interest, comprehension and engagement through enjoyable story-based experiences.

Creativity & Imagination

Encourage original thinking, curiosity and creative expression through books, ideas and storytelling.

Cultural Understanding

Discover different perspectives and experiences while building respect and appreciation for cultural diversity.

Social Connection

Meet other participants, share reactions and enjoy learning together in a welcoming community setting.

Communication Confidence

Build confidence in speaking, listening, asking questions and sharing ideas with others.

Love of Reading

Create positive experiences around books that can encourage a lasting interest in stories and learning.

Next Kid’s Book & Storytelling Forum

Discover your next story.

KSBF takes place on the second Saturday of each month. The session details below are easy to update whenever the next forum is confirmed.

Children enjoying a storytelling and reading activity

Saturday

September
2026

Monthly • Every second Saturday

Session Focus

Stories That Connect Us

Next Session

ThemeStories That Connect Us

TopicIdentity, Imagination & Cultural Storytelling

TargetAll Thrivers • Ages 4–29

TypeIn-Person

TimeTo Be Announced

LocationThrive4Blacks Activity Location • Surrey, BC

Theme, topic, target, time, location and delivery type can be updated here as each monthly storytelling forum is confirmed.

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KSBF in action

Where stories become shared experiences.

Reading, listening, asking questions and creating together give participants different ways to connect with books and with one another.

Children and young people enjoying a storytelling session — **Stories brought to life**Interactive storytelling creates an engaging environment where participants can listen, react, imagine and take part.

Guest speaker engaging young participants — **Meet the storytellers**Authors and community voices can introduce new ideas, experiences and creative perspectives.

Young participants taking part in a creative learning activity — **Create and connect**Shared activities give participants space to express themselves, build confidence and connect with others.

Who can participate?

Open to All Thrivers.

The forum welcomes children and young people who enjoy stories, want to become more confident readers and communicators, or simply want a creative space to discover new ideas with others.

All Thrivers ages 4–29

Children developing an interest in books

Young people who enjoy stories and creative expression

Participants interested in culture, ideas and connection

Discover your next story.

Join the Kid’s Book & Storytelling Forum for an engaging monthly experience where books bring young minds, ideas and communities together.

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