{"id":341426,"date":"2025-05-09T09:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=341426"},"modified":"2025-05-09T09:14:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:14:24","slug":"stories-by-children-volume-3-book-launch-family-fun-fair-slated-for-may-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/stories-by-children-volume-3-book-launch-family-fun-fair-slated-for-may-31\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Stories by Children Volume 3&#8217; Book Launch &#038; Family Fun Fair slated for May 31"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-341427 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/book-launch-flyer-642x822.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"819\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For several years, the Stories by Children initiative has promoted literacy among young individuals both locally and within the diaspora. The program has successfully published two children\u2019s books: Stories by <em>Children Volume 1 \u2013 Family<\/em> and <em>Volume 2 \u2013 When I Grow Up<\/em>. The Stories by Children Committee shared via press release that the project continues to aim to empower young authors and foster a passion for reading and writing.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of\u00a0 <em>Stories by Children Volume 3: Mission Mango \u2013 A Collection of Short Stories and Prose<\/em>, scheduled for May 31, 2025. To mark this occasion, organizers will host a Book Launch and Fun Fair from 11 AM to 6 PM at Goodwill Primary School. The event aims to provide an engaging experience for families, featuring activities such as face painting, a bouncy castle, arts and crafts, and various games.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, attendees can enjoy live performances by talented artists, including 2025 Calypso Monarch Joy Stoute, and Sheldon \u201cShelly\u201d from Signal Band, a prominent Bouyon artist. Visitors can also indulge in a variety of foods and enjoy the festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Admission fees are as follows:<br \/>\n&#8211; Children: $5 or free with the donation of a gently used book.<br \/>\n&#8211; Adults: $5 contribution.<\/p>\n<p>The organizers said that books collected during the event will be donated to selected schools, aligning with the initiative\u2019s mission to foster a love for reading. Proceeds from the event will support future projects, enabling young writers to continue sharing their creativity.<\/p>\n<p>The committee encourages community members to join in celebrating the talents of young authors and to help inspire the next generation of storytellers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For several years, the Stories by Children initiative has promoted literacy among young individuals both locally and within the diaspora. 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