BYENVINI !! JOIN THE MOVEMENT
May/Me 17-23, 2026
Semèn Liv Pou Timoun an Kreyòl
Haitian Creole Children's Book Week
What it is:
A virtual week celebrating Haitian Creole children’s books, literacy, storytelling, and culture.
Throughout the week, we’ll celebrate the books, authors, educators, illustrators, parents, and culture keepers helping Haitian children see themselves, hear their language, and stay connected to Haitian culture.
What’s Happening During the Week:
From May 17–23, join us online for a full week of activities, including:
📚 Virtual webinars
🎯 Bingo challenges
🌟 Guest spotlights
📖 Reading activities
🎁 Prizes and raffles
💬 Community conversations
Celebrations of Haitian language and culture
All activities will take place virtually and through our social media pages. You can come back here to keep up-to-date with the information.
Follow us: @kreyolandbeyond
Featured Webinars
As part of Haitian Creole Children’s Book Week, we are hosting a special three-part virtual webinar series bringing together educators, writers, cultural advocates, publishers, parents, and practitioners committed to Haitian Creole literacy, storytelling, and language justice.
Raising Bilingual Children - Importance of Reading Early
Monday, May 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM EDT
Cohosted by Haitian Preservation & Jaden Timoun
Raising or trying to raise a bilingual child? This conversation is for you.
This webinar will explore the importance of Haitian Creole in children’s learning, identity, and development. We’ll talk about bilingualism, language confidence, and how families and educators can support Creole literacy at home and in schools.
Perfect for: parents, caregivers, teachers, language advocates, and community members.
How to Publish Your Own Book - Your Story Matters!
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM EDT
Cohosted by Isse & Lo
Want to publish your own children’s book? This session is for you.
This practical conversation will explore what it takes to create, publish, and share books rooted in Haitian Creole, Haitian culture, and Haitian children’s experiences. We’ll discuss writing, editing, illustration, translation, self-publishing, traditional publishing, and building books with cultural care.
Perfect for: aspiring writers, illustrators, educators, self-publishers, aspiring authors, and cultural creatives.
Haitian Creole, Language Justice & Education in Haiti
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM EDT
Cohosted by Fokal & Lakou Kajou
Webinar will be held entirely in Haitian Creole. Ou travay nan Ayiti oubyen ou vle plis konprann kijan lang Kreyòl ap evolye nan lekòl? Webinè sa se pou ou.
Konvèsasyon sa ap santre sou enpòtans lang Kreyòl nan edikasyon, aksè ak aprantisaj, ak mouvman pou mete timoun yo nan sant eksperyans lekòl yo atravè lang yo pale ak konprann pi byen.
Perfect for: educators, practitioners in Haiti, parents, advocates, researchers, and people interested in language justice.
Get your Badge!
Download your official Haitian Creole Children’s Book Week badge and share it on social media to let others know you’re participating in the celebration! 📚✨
Whether you’re a parent, educator, author, illustrator, librarian, reader, or supporter of Haitian language and culture, your post helps spread the word and encourages more families and communities to join us.
Be sure to tag @kreyolandbeyond and use the hashtags #3LLivLangLekti and #KreyolAndBeyond when you share.
3L = Liv • Lang • Lekti
(Books • Language • Reading)
