Likkle Lit Fest: Tyrones Cool Crown With Salomey Doku
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Join illustratorSALOMEY DOKU for this fun workshop based on her illustrations in Sir Lenny Henrys Black-boy-joy-filled Tyrones Cool Crown rhyming picture book.
Tyrone loves his hair. Mum and Grandad think its time to visit the barbershop.
Salomey reads Sir Lenny Henrys magical story embracing change, celebrating identity, culture and self-esteem and shows participants how to draw 'super-powered' hairstyles as well as Tyrone, Mum and Grandad.
This session is followed by book signing.
Suitable for: Ages 6-8 accompanied by an adult. May involve vocal exercise and some physical exercise.
Click here [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-aavkrme] for Salomeys illustration workshop for ages 3-5 andhere [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-kdrmvgo] for ages 12-16.
Likkle Lit Fest is a glorious festival of Black literature for all young readers from tots to teens taking place of Saturday 14th February 2026 from 10:30am-4:00pm. The one-day takeover of Leeds Central Library will feature workshops and drop-ins showcasing Black characters, stories and history, told by Black writers, brought to life by Black illustrators, to be enjoyed by everyone.
As well as the ticketed sessions, the Library will be abuzz with a host of brilliant writers, illustrators and artists ticket-free activities and zones:
Likkle Lit MarketplaceDrop by our family- friendly Black Artisan Marketplacecurated by Ebony Milestone with independent arts and crafts vendors. Visit our official Likkle Lit Book Store. Stop by for book give aways. Line up forauthor book signings and musical vibes.
Create & Make Zone Join the National Poetry Centres Rubbish Words to make beautiful poetry collages from discarded print materials. Or make lit-themed things of beauty with our makers notebooks, book bags, bookmarks and more.
Anansi Corner Dedicated to the legendary African Caribbean trickster spider with a short film screening and creepy-crawly crafting brought to you bythe British Library.
Lit Talk ZoneEnlightening panels and conversations.
Chill Out ZoneA comfy cozy corner for children need a little down time.
Lyrics & Vibes Zone @ STUDIO 12 Poetic Coding - transform a poem, song or lyric with our coding drop-in. Got a rap, poem or song? Pop into Studio 12 for your very own recording booth session.
An Out of Many People ROOTED event, made possible by Arts Council England, staged in partnership with Leeds Libraries and launching Leeds Storytelling Festival.
Tyrone loves his hair. Mum and Grandad think its time to visit the barbershop.
Salomey reads Sir Lenny Henrys magical story embracing change, celebrating identity, culture and self-esteem and shows participants how to draw 'super-powered' hairstyles as well as Tyrone, Mum and Grandad.
This session is followed by book signing.
Suitable for: Ages 6-8 accompanied by an adult. May involve vocal exercise and some physical exercise.
Click here [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-aavkrme] for Salomeys illustration workshop for ages 3-5 andhere [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-kdrmvgo] for ages 12-16.
Likkle Lit Fest is a glorious festival of Black literature for all young readers from tots to teens taking place of Saturday 14th February 2026 from 10:30am-4:00pm. The one-day takeover of Leeds Central Library will feature workshops and drop-ins showcasing Black characters, stories and history, told by Black writers, brought to life by Black illustrators, to be enjoyed by everyone.
As well as the ticketed sessions, the Library will be abuzz with a host of brilliant writers, illustrators and artists ticket-free activities and zones:
Likkle Lit MarketplaceDrop by our family- friendly Black Artisan Marketplacecurated by Ebony Milestone with independent arts and crafts vendors. Visit our official Likkle Lit Book Store. Stop by for book give aways. Line up forauthor book signings and musical vibes.
Create & Make Zone Join the National Poetry Centres Rubbish Words to make beautiful poetry collages from discarded print materials. Or make lit-themed things of beauty with our makers notebooks, book bags, bookmarks and more.
Anansi Corner Dedicated to the legendary African Caribbean trickster spider with a short film screening and creepy-crawly crafting brought to you bythe British Library.
Lit Talk ZoneEnlightening panels and conversations.
Chill Out ZoneA comfy cozy corner for children need a little down time.
Lyrics & Vibes Zone @ STUDIO 12 Poetic Coding - transform a poem, song or lyric with our coding drop-in. Got a rap, poem or song? Pop into Studio 12 for your very own recording booth session.
An Out of Many People ROOTED event, made possible by Arts Council England, staged in partnership with Leeds Libraries and launching Leeds Storytelling Festival.
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