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Kids Love Urdu – A Bilingual Storytelling Experience
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Lieu
County of Brant Public Library Paris Branch
12 William Street
Paris, ON
Accès
Gratuit, et accepte des dons facultatifs à hauteur de votre contribution.
Offert en Anglais et Urdu.
À propos
“Kids Love Urdu” is a lively bilingual (English–Urdu) storytelling session designed for children and families. Using stories, rhymes, simple vocabulary, and interactive activities, children experience the rhythm, warmth, and imagination of Urdu storytelling traditions. The session includes opportunities for kids to participate in sound effects, repeated phrases, and drawing scenes from the stories.
The program introduces children to linguistic diversity, builds cross-cultural understanding, and engages families in an inclusive, joyful literacy experience. It highlights Urdu as a living, expressive language while remaining accessible to all.
Organisateur
Alburr Butt
Alburr Butt is a passionate community builder and language enthusiast dedicated to promoting Urdu language and South Asian cultural heritage among children in Canada. With a background as a native Urdu speaker, Alburr combines storytelling with language enrichment to create fun, inclusive, and meaningful learning experiences.
Alburr leads bilingual Urdu-English storytelling sessions that have been delivered in schools, libraries, and community events, with a focus on cultural identity, creative expression, and early language development. Her workshops often include visual aids, interactive elements, and take-home learning materials to support families in continuing the experience at home.