I Am Nefertiti! Story-time for children and families

Join Annemarie Anang for an empowering story-time with her debut children’s book I Am Nefertiti! Sing-a-long with her ukulele and learn about some of the wonderful global instruments in the story. The session is for 3-7 year olds.

In collaboration with Round Table Books.

Please note that parents, guardians or carers must stay with their children during this event. When booking a ticket, you only need to book one ticket per child (i.e. you don't need to book a ticket for yourself and your child).

Annemarie Anang is an actress, musician and former primary school teacher. She began writing for children after struggling to find books for her daughter that featured main characters who reflected the diversity of children in our world. She campaigns for better mental health and well-being in early years. A Londoner, born to Ghanaian parents, she lives in Sweden with her young daughter and husband.

I Am Nefertiti is a heart-warming, joyous, empowering story of identity and belonging.

• All Deptford Literature Festival events including this one are BSL interpreted.

• This event is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.

• A quiet space is available during the day at Deptford Lounge, in the Music Room, on the first floor.

• Deptford Lounge has Changing Place facilities, an induction loop and assistance dogs are welcome. For more information: deptfordlounge.org.uk/access

• If you require additional access provision in order to attend or take part in the Festival, for example larger print handouts at workshops, or a Scribe, please get in touch before the Festival day at: [email protected]

• If you require assistance on the Festival day itself, please come to the Festival Hub in the foyer of Deptford Lounge where we will be happy to help you.

• For more information, please read the Deptford Literature Festival Access Policy: spreadtheword.org.uk/deptford-literature-festival-2023-access-policy/

• We encourage anyone displaying Covid-like symptoms not to attend the Festival and we encourage attendees aged 16+ (unless exempt) to consider wearing a mask as some of our artists and audiences may be vulnerable.

• Masks will be available at the Festival Hub in Deptford Lounge. There will be hand sanitiser and air filters for events and workshops in the following spaces at Deptford Lounge: Main Hall, Room 1, Room 2, Room 3 and the Studio.

• You can see the full Deptford Literature Festival COVID-19 protocols here: spreadtheword.org.uk/deptford-literature-festival-covid-19-protocols/

• This event is free to you, and we ask that as far as possible by booking a place you commit to attending, as places are limited. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come along. There are instructions on how to do that here.

• If you would like to support the future of Deptford Literature Festival, run by charity Spread the Word, you can donate here: totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/deptfordlitfest

Deptford Literature Festival takes place on Saturday 18 March 2023 and celebrates the diversity and creativity of Deptford and Lewisham through words, stories and performance. It is run by Spread the Word, and funded by Arts Council England. You can find out more about Deptford Literature Festival at: www.deptfordlitfest.com

Image at the top of the page description: The event image has a deep yellow background with the black text reading ‘DEPTFORD LITERATURE FESTIVAL’ in a bold font at the top left corner. There are teal green and pink graphics decorating the photo, including a plant vine and a food bowl. In the centre there is a circular image on the left of the author, Annemarie Anang, a black woman with short dark hair smiling gently. Behind her the background is hazy with grey and white. To the right is a square image of Annemarie’s book cover, with the title ‘I AM NEFERTITI’ at the top in bold letters. In the centre shows a cartoon image of a young black girl with curly dark hair separated into two bunches. She smiles and holds a drum stick in each hand. She wears a yellow t-shirt and pale green trousers patterned with stars. Behind her the background is turquoise with a large pale turquoise circle scattered with music notes. At the bottom right of the main event image is a text description of the event which reads: I Am Nefertiti! Sing-a-Long with Annemarie Anang Saturday 18 March 2023 10.00 - 10.45am @ Deptford Lounge Children's Library

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, London, United Kingdom