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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. In 2026 in happened from May 17-23, 2026
Throughout the week, we’ll celebrated 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 Happened 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 took place virtually and through our social media pages.
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Featured Webinars
Missed the live version? Watch these replays of our Webinars from Haitian Creole Children's Book Week
Raising Bilingual Children
Cohosted by Haitian Preservation & Jaden Timoun
Raising or trying to raise a bilingual child? This conversation is for you.
Join us for the first webinar of Haitian Creole Children’s Book Week as we explore the importance of bilingualism, Haitian Creole literacy, and culturally rooted learning for children and families. This conversation brings together educators, language advocates, literacy specialists, and community leaders working to strengthen Haitian Creole language learning both at home and in educational spaces.
Perfect for: parents, caregivers, teachers, language advocates, and community members.
How to Publish Your Book
Cohosted by Isse & Lo
Want to write a book?
n this powerful conversation, writers, illustrators, educators, and publishers come together to demystify the publishing process and share the many different pathways into storytelling and book creation. From traditional publishing and indie publishing to educational publishing, illustration, and self-publishing support — this webinar highlights the real people building culturally rooted Haitian books for the next generation
Perfect for: aspiring writers, illustrators, educators, self-publishers, aspiring authors, and cultural creatives.
Kreyòl, Jistis Lengwistik & Edikasyon ann Ayiti
Cohosted by Fokal & Lakou Kajou
Pou fèmen premye Haitian Creole Children’s Book Week la, nou te reyini ansanm pwofesè, lengwis, espesyalis edikasyon, ak defansè lang kreyòl pou yon gwo konvèsasyon an Kreyòl sou kestyon lang, lekòl, ak avni edikasyon ann Ayiti.
Perfect for: educators, practitioners in Haiti, parents, advocates, researchers, and people interested in language justice.
