Médiathèque Caroline is presenting a series of events focused on young adult literature through the end of March, with author meetings, exhibitions and workshops designed for teenage readers.

The programme includes two major author events. On 28th February at 2pm, Christelle Dabos and Vanyda will discuss the graphic novel adaptation of the first volume of La Passe-Miroir, with a bookseller present. On 21st March at 2pm, authors Tom Lévêque and Susie Morgenstern will discuss literature that accompanies adolescence, followed by a book signing.

Exhibition and contest

An exhibition titled “Sur les chemins de la littérature ado” will run from 5th to 31st March, exploring themes and voices in young adult literature.

The library is running a contest inviting teenagers to illustrate their ideal reading space through photography, collage, drawing or montage. Submissions are open until 15th February, with winners announced on 28th February after the Dabos and Vanyda event.

Workshops and activities

Additional programming includes philosophy sessions for children aged 9 to 13 on 17th February exploring the concept of dreaming, and a two-day slam and rap workshop with Yass Sogo on 26th and 27th February for ages 11 and up.

Other activities include a manga afternoon on 7th March, a philosophy session for teens on 11th March examining bodily autonomy, a murder mystery event on 14th March for ages 12 and up, and a book edge decoration workshop on 28th March for ages 13 and up. The programme concludes with a poetry and music session on 31st March featuring texts from the library’s slam and poetry writing workshops.

About the venue

Médiathèque Caroline is a free public library spanning more than 2,500 square metres in central Monaco. The facility serves all ages and aims to support informal learning and intergenerational connections. Most events require advance registration through the library.

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