As part of the Festival of Nature 2022, the UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world, the Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative (VoFG CI) hosted a vibrant virtual storytime on Sunday, June 12, 2022. This special event brought together child authors from around the world to share their original stories inspired by the themes of children’s rights, sustainable development, and environmental stewardship.
Audiences were taken on an imaginative journey as each young storyteller offered a unique and heartfelt glimpse into their hopes, dreams, and visions for a more just and sustainable world. The event served as a reminder of the powerful role children and youth can play in shaping the future through creativity, empathy, and advocacy.
The storytime was opened by Nico Roman Cordonier Gehring, who welcomed guests and set the tone for an inspiring session. Featured child authors included: As part of the Festival of Nature 2022—the UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world—the Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative (VoFG CI) hosted a vibrant virtual storytime on Sunday, June 12, 2022. This special event brought together child authors from around the world to share their original stories inspired by the themes of children’s rights, sustainable development, and environmental stewardship.
Audiences were taken on an imaginative journey as each young storyteller offered a unique and heartfelt glimpse into their hopes, dreams, and visions for a more just and sustainable world. The event served as a reminder of the powerful role children and youth can play in shaping the future through creativity, empathy, and advocacy.
The storytime was opened by Nico Roman Cordonier Gehring, who welcomed guests and set the tone for an inspiring session. Featured VOFG CI Child Authors included: Saira Thomas, Saoud Ahmed Alkaabi, Freya Tikva, and Inayah Fathima Faeez.
Each storyteller brought their own cultural perspective and narrative voice, making the event a rich tapestry of global youth voices united by a shared commitment to sustainability and positive change.
Watch the storytime here.
