CHILDREN'S STAGE
SATURDAY 07/10
10:00 FESTIVAL OPENING
10:15 PRESENTATION
When Lady Mouse trusted a stranger
with Georgia Kyriakou
A story that teaches children that they should never trust a stranger that tempts them. Addressed to children of 3-7 years old.
11:00 AWARD CEREMONY
Stories to Dream about!
Festive closing of a reading programme of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rivergate bookshop. Schools and students present their work in an exhibition.
11:30 BOOK PRESENTATION
Random pages from the Diary of Trigonopsaroulis
with Vangelis Iliopoulos
Join us, as we recall the adventures of the most beloved fish of the deep ocean and plan together his new stories. With music, painting, role-playing games and creative writing techniques. Come on, if you’re a reader, become a co-creator! The sea adventure begins…
Together with Do Re Mi Studio of Arts, in an interactive music workshop!
12:00 INTERACTIVE BOOK STORYTELLING
When imagination goes to school!
with Despina Liarakou
Lina creates wonderful stories with her imagination. But what will happen when it’s time to go to school? Come and find out in an imaginative, interactive presentation with games, music and crafts.
Organised by TELEIA Publications.
12:45 INTERACTIVE BOOK STORYTELLING
Booklover’s notebook
with Maria Geralda Zyka Nikić
A book about book literacy and becoming familiar with the process of note-taking, which helps the memory of young bookworms.
14:00 PRESENTATION / INTERACTIVE NARRATIVE FOR CHILDREN
Narrations in the sea-loving land
ome and learn about sensitivity and tenderness, through an interactive narrative, about the experiences, realities, needs and challenges of a child-refugee, during the adventure-filled and dilemma-filled “journey” of leaving his country of origin, in order to finally arrive in a new, safe country.
15:00 TREASURE HUNT
with my favourite little bee, Bouloubino
No one should be indifferent to what is happening in the environment. We all belong to the same Ecosystem. The Earth is our Home. Bouloubino is shouting everywhere to be heard and sets up an amazing treasure hunt together with all the bees. Come and play and help save our planet. Because the treasure is... a surprise!
Organised by Nicosia Book Fest and Rivergate bookstore.
16:00 INTERACTIVE BOOK STORYTELLING
Silan’s Box
with Alkisti Halikia
Every box is a small world for every child! But Silan does not open his own box. No one knows what’s inside until his friendship with the children deepens and makes him trust them.
16:45 BOOK LOVERS WORKSHOP
Books within books!
with Anna Kouppanou
How do we play with books? How do we read them? How do we find new stories, heroes, ideas from their ideas, new books within their pages?
17:30 PRESENTATION
A growing hug
with Marios Mazaris
A story of compassion worth reading in a classroom, in a house, in a forest or even in front of a mirror. For children of ages 4+.
18:15 INTERACTIVE MUSIC STORYTELLING
Sky collector
with Vaso Panagi
What would happen if the sky in your city faded away forever? Really, can anyone create the sky? A story with role-play will lead children to gather materials for the sky collector. Organised by EYGNOMON Publications.
19:10 ANIMATED FILM PROJECTION FOR CHILDREN
Views of the Fantastic
A selection of children’s films from the archive of the International Animation Festival Views of the World that stood out in the context of its children’s edition.
Organised by the Nicosia Book Fest and Animafest Cyprus.
SUNDAY 08/10
10:00 FESTIVAL OPENING
10:15 PRESENTATION
Mari(on)etta - Puppet
with Ivy Samuel
The author presents her new book.
Organized by EN TYPOIS Publications.
11:00 INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION
Emilia’s fantastic journeys
with Dimitra Charalambous
Come and meet Emilia, discover a whole bunch of new travellers. Together we will solve riddles, play games, sing and make beautiful crafts.
Organized by TELEIA Publications.
11:45 INTERACTIVE BOOK STORYTELLING
A school in turmoil
with Alkisti Halikia
A book that transforms the idea of school into what every child would want: A school full of surprises, where you learn by playing, a school with deep and real relationships!
12:30 INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION
The different mind of Alexander
with Marilyn Zanettou
In the city of the rainbow Alexander has a hard time until Hector arrives. A book about diversity and the world of emotions. For ages 6-12.
14:15 BOOK PRESENTATION
Colourful Darkness
with Eleni Andreou
Through interactive activities and crafts the presentation addresses overcoming fears, sibling
relationships, forgiveness and kindness, cultivating imagination and growth. Aimed at ages 4-8.
Language: English
15:00 TREASURE HUNT
A dive into fairy tales!
A fascinating journey into the world of fairy tales with puzzles and clues that will lead little bookworms to discover the lost treasure.
Organised by Nicosia Book Fest and Rivergate bookshop.
15:45 THEATRE PLAY
Operation Going–Green!
with Eleni Papatheodorou
Through a theatrical game (role play) the children will take on roles and put themselves in the shoes of the forest animals and the villain.
Organised by SYMETRIA Publications.
16:30 PRESENTATION
My Literary Pharmacy
with Elena Pericleous
Every time you’re sad, just readi a story. You will definitely feel better after “they lived happily ever after”. An interactive presentation on the healing properties of books.
17:15 EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP
The chase for lost happiness
with Elena Panagi
The children will be called upon to help the hero find the happiness he deserves. An action with handmade dolls, puzzles and adventure.
Organized by PHYLATOS Publications.
18:00 STORYTELLING & DRAMATIZATION OF FAIRY TALES
I can
Presented by Andreas Pasiadou and Cosmas Fakiris.
supported by Teatro Angelico and the Center of Creation and Expression “Kapou Allou”
An entertaining presentation that invites children to laugh, travel to the world of fairy tales and experience unforgettable moments!
19:00 INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION
Witch Thermuela in crisis
with Christoforos Christoforou
When a talented witch who warms up the planet using the actions of people gets a chance from Santa Claus to be acknowledged and taken off the sidelines, she decides to change and save the planet. For ages 5-8.