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Caribbean Storytime with Yolanda T. Marshall

on March 16, 2026, 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Event description

Join Yolanda T. Marshall for a Caribbean storytime. We will read Marching North and will be introduced to the remarkable legacy of Caribbean soldiers who served and fought for Canada. Followed by a reading of "Brown Girl in the Snow" as we sing and dance to a popular Caribbean folk song.

Yolanda T. Marshall is an award-winning Guyanese-born Canadian author and columnist. She is also the author of over 20 books, including Brown Girl in the Snow, A Piece of Black Cake for Santa, Sweet Sorrel Stand, What's in the Cookie Tin?, C is for Carnival, Hot Cross Buns for Everyone and My Soca Birthday Party: with Jollof Rice and Steel Pans. This traditionally published author writes diverse, inclusive, and festive children’s literature that represents the African/Caribbean diaspora.

Drop in. No registration required.

Accessibility

Live or automated closed captioning, sign language interpretation, intervenor services, or attendant services are available upon request. Please submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance to: tpl.ca/accessibility-events. 


Location

Open from 9:00am–8:30pm on the day of the event
5801 Leslie Street
Toronto, ON M2H 1J8
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Hillcrest Library