MAPP YOUR BOOK is a hands-on workshop for children aged 4 to 16, held in Montreal as part of Festival NUM. Participants choose a book that inspires them and bring its world and characters to life as an animated loop.
What happens in the session
Each child works with the Tagtool app on an iPad. The activity blends drawing, animation and projection, so young makers see their own sketches move and loop on screen. Because the book is the starting point, the session suits readers who already have a favourite story, though the focus is on creating rather than on reading.
- Pick a book that sparks an idea.
- Draw and build its characters and setting.
- Animate them into a loop and see it projected.
Who it suits
The workshop is open to ages 4 to 16, and no prior experience is needed. It is a good fit for curious beginners, for children who enjoy drawing or storytelling, and for families who want to try digital animation together.
Where and when
The session takes place at Bibliothèque Marius-Barbeau in Montreal on Sunday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is the venue for this Festival NUM activity, so a visit can be combined with a wider look at what the festival offers. For registration details, see the organiser's page at mappmtl.com.