The 9th Children’s Book Festival in Midi-Pyrénées Region will be held on January 28, 29 and 30 in Saint-Orens de Gameville (near Toulouse), with a focus on the following theme « girls, books and boys ». The festival will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Prince de Motordu with cartoonist Pef !
Girls who want to become a fireman, boys who like to play with dolls, a woman who does DIY, a man who cries and expresses his feelings, it does exist ! What if we invented new games to hear and understand each other ? «The Merchant of monsters, princesses-rugby, acrobatic football, the pastry chef woodcutter and his chainsaw for cakes » (Are you a flower or a cabbage ?by Gwendoline Raisson, Rue du Monde editions).
Stereotypes about girls and boys in children’s literature are still very present. But there are books that help children develop their personality and their potential freely.
Here’s what this festival’s 9th edition offers through dozens of cultural events in the Midi-Pyrénées region: nearly 20 places will be dedicated to children’s books with more than 40 authors and illustrators, unique exhibitions, thousands of books will be presented at the library’s festival and many shows, workshops and activities …
Also, do not miss the 30th anniversary of the Prince de Motordu with Pef !
Useful Info
Free Access
Location: Pierre Paul Riquet High School in Saint-Orens de Gameville.
Phone: +33 5 34 63 98 83
More information: Children’s Book Festival in Midi-Pyrénées Region – http://association.flj.free.fr
Source : Presse Release FLJ 2011
Children's Book Festival Midi-Pyrénées Saint-Orens de Gameville
