Children’s Tent
Cenotaph Park, Lakefield
Sat. July 19 @ 10:00 am
Guests: Lana Button & Nadia Hohn
The Children’s Program is a lively, joy-filled event for all ages—adults included! It offers young readers a wonderful opportunity to meet authors and discover the magic of stories brought to life.
Admission is Free!
Lana Button
Lana Button is the award-winning author of more than a dozen beloved picture books for young readers, including Willow’s Whispers, What If Bunny’s Not a Bully?, Raj’s Rule (For the Bathroom at School), and Percy’s Perfect Friend. With a background in early childhood education and acting, she writes compassionate stories that foster empathy and resilience. Her books—translated into five languages—have received honours such as the Crystal Kite Award, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard, and IBBY Outstanding Book for Young Children, and have been recognized by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Ms. Button lives in Burlington, Ontario.
Nadia Hohn
Nadia L. Hohn is an award-winning author, educator, and “artivist” whose work champions diversity in children’s literature. Her acclaimed titles include the Malaika series, A Likkle Miss Lou, and Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter. In 2023, she edited The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes). A Toronto native of Jamaican heritage, Hohn teaches at the elementary level, instructs writing courses at post-secondary institutions, and has presented her work internationally. She continues to advocate for greater representation in children’s and young adult literature. Ms. Hohn resides in Toronto.