Updated yesterday at 8:00 am.
Meeting the actors of the Premier Trio
The ice hockey players – and the ice hockey player – from the children’s novel series “Premier Trio” were brought to life on the small screen at ICI Télé this year. Actors Constance Munger, Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Mathieu Drouin and Iani Bédard will take part in a round table with author Nadia Lakhdari, who has just published the 6th volume of the series. How did the actors prepare for filming? What are the challenges of adapting a book for television? Here are some topics that will be covered during the discussion, which will also feature diver and Olympic medalist Roseline Filion.
Round Table: First Trio, Thursday, November 23rd, at 12 p.m
A wolf in the Palais des Congrès
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The creators of Loup and P’tit Loup will visit the Montreal Book Fair.
With more than a million copies of their books sold in Quebec, the characters of Loup and P’tit Loup have conquered many young children over the last decade. Its founders, the French Orianne Lallemand and Eléonore Thuillier, are visiting the Montreal Book Fair together for the first time. To mark the occasion, they will hold a special reading where Eléonore Thuillier will retrace the story told by Orianne Lallemand live. Loup and P’tit Loup will also make some appearances during 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
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, LA PRESSE ARCHIVE
A volume in the Frigiel and Fluffy series by Frigiel
Frigiel, a French YouTuber who has gained almost 2 million subscribers thanks to his content on Minecraft and other video games, will be present at the show to talk about his journey as an influencer but also as an author. With the very prolific author Carine Paquin, they discuss literature, social networks and of course video games, punctuated by fun challenges. An activity for children aged 10 and over who can experience the influence of influencers on literature.
“Writing and being an influencer is possible,” with Carine Paquin and Frigiel, Thursday, November 23, at 10:15 a.m.
Passepartout story time
PHOTO EDOUARD PLANTE-FRÉCHETTE, LA PRESSE ARCHIVE
Jean-François Pronovost in the role of Passe-Montagne
“In my Bibli, my library, there are stories that celebrate! » If this tune sounds familiar, we bet your little one doesn’t want to miss the “magical morning with grandma.” Accompanied by Passe-Montagne (Jean-François Pronovost), Grandmother (Danielle Proulx) will read a story to the children who are invited to stay in their pajamas that morning. Then it’s the turn of games from the second volume of the “Passe Partout Activity Books”.
“Magical Morning with Grandmother: a Passepartout Adventure,” Sunday, November 26, at 9:15 a.m
Intense youth
PHOTO ALAIN ROBERGE, LA PRESS ARCHIVE
Diana Belice
During puberty we experience a range of emotions, sometimes very intense. Six authors and illustrators invite you to immerse yourself in this universe with an “explosive literary cabaret”. Simon Boulerice, Dïana Bélice, Sophie Labelle, Nathalie Lagacé, Emilie Ouellette and the Belgian Aveline Stokart (illustrator of the popular comic strip Elles) talk about the ups and downs they experienced during this time.
“Cabaret des emotions vives,” Friday, November 24th, at 3:30 p.m
Bad duel
PHOTO OLIVIER PONTBRIAND, LA PRESSE ARCHIVE
The first volume of Aventurosaure by Julien Paré-Sorel
Comic or manga, which of these styles will win? The cartoonist behind the Aventurosaure series, Julien Paré-Sorel, and the creator of the Les Élus Eljun manga, Sacha Lefebvre, will draw in their opponent’s style to determine a winner. An exciting duel to which children aged 6 to 13 are invited.
“Ultimate Battle: BD vs. Manga,” Saturday, November 25, at 2 p.m
Please note that all authors mentioned will also be participating in book signings during the Montreal Book Fair. The exact times can be found on the event website.