Twelve years ago, a huge literacy dream was created by Rotary called Telling Tales. Together, local clubs banded together to bring to their community a literary festival that would be free and accessible to all. It was an instant hit and has grown steadily; last year’s 2-day event attracted over 7,000 people. Telling Tales is now widely recognized as Canada’s leading children’s literary festival and is proudly co-hosted by Rotary clubs of Burlington and Hamilton. United by the theme
Stories Connect Us, Telling Tales is proud to bring the first virtual festival to Rotary clubs and story lovers around the world this year.
Young aspiring readers (both the reluctant and avid reader), parents, grandparents, and educators are in for a treat as we bring them together with Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, musicians, and literary artists to celebrate stories of every kind in new ways.
Each session works like a mini-festival in itself; designed to inspire young readers to explore their own storytelling powers. The themed episodes are tailored to age groups. The themes covered include Kindness and Caring, Friends, Family and Neighbours, and Shocking Science. The festival concludes with four “Imagination Station” workshops on creative writing and illustrating. Live chats, book giveaways, contests, crafts, music, and a chance to feature one's art on the Telling Tales website through the
Creativity Club keep it exciting and engaging. All schedules and episode descriptions can be found on the Telling Tales website
www.tellingtales.org.
Join in the fun by sharing the news with members of your club.
While you’re waiting for the festival to begin, visit the Telling Tales website to see the
2020-21 Reading List and get a head start on your festival reading.
Telling Tales is a Canadian, Registered Charity committed to delivering outstanding literary programming for children and youth that raises awareness of the importance of literacy in our communities. Without the support Rotary, our government and community
partners, this would not be possible. Thank you Rotary!!
