Irish Arts Center Holds Children's Literature Festival

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — The Irish Arts center is holding a whole day for children's literature this Sunday called the Rí Rá Children's Festival of Literature from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The itinerary features creative activities for children of all ages that, of course, have an aspect of education about Irish tradition and culture.

"Rí Rá brings children and their families together to creatively engage with literature and encourage readers tall and small to discover new books, meet the creators, and share their love of literature through readings and storytelling workshops," the center's website says.

Here's the complete schedule:

Irelandopedia: A tour around Ireland and learn about its cultural traditions with live drawings by father-daughter team, John and Kathy "Fatti" Burke.
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Giants and Tiny People: Drawing Characters with Lauren O'Neill: Learn how artist Lauren O'Neill creates original characters, and even design your own character for a bookmark.
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower: Learn more about the story of John Howland, the man who fell off the Mayflower in the Atlantic Ocean when it was on its way to America.

2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

A Novel Made of Poems: Guest poets from Urban Word NYC's creative writing program for young adults will lead a conversation about novel-writing in verse with award-winning novelist Sarah Crossan.

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

More information and registration is here. The Irish Arts Center is located at 553 W. 51st St., between 10th and 11th avenues.

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