Events › Canadian Children's Book Week: Vivian Rosas

Hosted on Zoom

Speak Up! Creating Powerful Protest Art

Join Vivian for an engaging and hands-on workshop where students will explore the power of protest art as a tool for social change. Vivian will begin by reading from her illustrated book, Momma’s Going to March, through which students will learn about various moments in history when art and protest have come together to make a difference.

Afterwards, participants will dive into creating their own protest art. Whether it's a sign, banner, or poster, students will have the opportunity to express what matters most to them - whether it’s social justice, environmental causes, or personal values. With paint, markers, and other materials, they’ll bring their message to life in a creative and impactful way.

By the end of the session, students will walk away not only with their own unique piece of protest art but also with the confidence to use their voice and artistic expression to advocate for the causes they care about. This workshop encourages young changemakers to realize that even small actions can lead to big change.

Vivian Rosas is a queer Mestizx/Latinx artist based in Toronto. Her illustrations and murals often explore themes of feminism, empowerment and diversity. She is the illustrator of Better Connected by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Queer History A-Z by Robin Stevenson, and Momma's Going to March by Jennifer Maruno. Her work has been commissioned by Pride Toronto and appeared in such publications as the Globe and Mail and The Walrus.

Required equipment: screen and projector

Required materials:

• Bristol board or thick paper for signs/posters
• Perhaps a drawing paper roll if the kids want to collaborate on a big banner piece
• Paint, brushes, markers, pencils, scissors

Check out all of our Book Week author events at the Library, running April 27-May 3.

For Grades P-3

Canadian Children’s Book Week connects Canadian authors and illustrators with children and teens across Canada. The week of events is organized by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, a national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1976.

How to participate 

Register 1 attendee per participant/class. You will be emailed an invitation link to Zoom and instructions prior to the day of the event.

Registration for this event ends on April 24.

Tech Requirements 

All devices are accepted. 

New to Zoom? It’s easy. We’ll email you instructions ahead of time, and when you arrive we’ll be there to guide you.

Your privacy is important to us

No recordings, screenshots, or photographs will be permitted by hosts or participants.

Resources

• What You Need to Know: Online Events with Zoom
• Video Tutorial: Zoom Meetings