46th Montreal Book Fair | To discover on the youth side

Despite the teachers’ strike, the Montreal Book Fair, which begins Wednesday, is ready to welcome children and adolescents with its rich and varied youth programming. During the week, entry will be free for children under 16 and their companion Overview of six activities designed especially for them.

Meeting the actors of First trio

The hockey players – and the hockey player – from the series of children’s novels First trio came to life on the small screen this year on ICI Télé. Actors Constance Munger, Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Mathieu Drouin and Iani Bédard will participate in a round table with author Nadia Lakhdari, who has just launched the 6^e volume of the series. How did the actors prepare for filming? What are the challenges when adapting a book for television? Here are some topics that will be covered during the discussion which will also include diver and Olympic medalist Roseline Filion.

Round table : First trioThursday, November 23, at 12 p.m.

A Wolf at the Palais des Congrès

With more than 1 million copies of their books sold in Quebec, the characters of Loup and P’tit Loup have won over many toddlers in the last decade. Their creators, the French Orianne Lallemand and Eléonore Thuillier, are, for the first time, visiting the Montreal Book Fair together. For the occasion, they will present a special reading during which Eléonore Thuillier will draw live the story told by Orianne Lallemand. Loup and P’tit Loup will also make a few appearances throughout the Show.

“The Wolf Who Was at the Montreal Book Fair”, Saturday, November 25, at 3:30 p.m.

Discussion on social networks with Frigiel and Carine Paquin

French YouTuber who has gained nearly 2 million subscribers thanks to his content on Minecraft and other video games, Frigiel will be present at the Show to talk about his journey as an influencer, but also as an author. With the very prolific writer Carine Paquin, they will discuss literature, social networks and, of course, video games, all punctuated by funny challenges. An activity designed for ages 10 and over, who will be able to see the impact of influencers on literature.

“Writing and being an influencer is possible”, with Carine Paquin and Frigiel, Thursday, November 23, at 10:15 a.m.

Story time Master key

“In my bibli, library, there are stories that celebrate! » If this tune is familiar to you, we bet that your little one will not want to miss the “magical morning with Grandma”. In the company of Passe-Montagne (Jean-François Pronovost), Grandmother (Danielle Proulx) will read a story to the children who are invited, that morning, to stay in their pajamas. Afterwards, it’s time for games from the second volume of the “Passe-Partout Activity Books”.

“Magical morning with Grandmother: a Passe-Partout adventure”, Sunday, November 26, at 9:15 a.m.

Intense adolescence

During adolescence, we experience a bouquet of emotions, sometimes very intense. Six authors and illustrators invite you to immerse yourself in this universe thanks to an “explosive literary cabaret”. Simon Boulerice, Dïana Bélice, Sophie Labelle, Nathalie Lagacé, Emilie Ouellette as well as the Belgian Aveline Stokart (illustrator of the popular comic strip They) will reveal the ups and downs they experienced during this period.

“Cabaret des emotions vives”, Friday, November 24, at 3:30 p.m.

Wicked duel

Comic book or manga, which of these styles will win? The cartoonist behind the series AdventurerosaurusJulien Paré-Sorel, and the creator of the manga The Chosen Eljun, Sacha Lefebvre, will draw in the style of their opponent to determine a winner. A duel that promises to be exciting to which children aged 6 to 13 are invited.

“Ultimate fight: BD vs Manga”, Saturday, November 25, at 2 p.m.

Please note that all the authors mentioned will also be at signing sessions during the Montreal Book Fair. For exact times, visit the event website.