YOUNG VOICES: STORIES THAT SPARK THE CITY – CREATIVE WORKSHOPS WITH LIVERPOOL’S YOUNGEST AUTHORS

Theme: Young authors igniting a lifelong love of reading and writing across Liverpool and beyond

Young Voices: Stories That Spark the City – Creative Workshops Continue at Liverpool Central Library

Following the tremendous success of the World Book Day Creative Genius Workshop held on Saturday 7 March in the distinguished presence of the Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside, Founder of Builder Book, and Author, Mrs Natalie Reeves Billing, DL FRSA., Liverpool’s youngest published authors are returning to Liverpool Central Library to continue inspiring the next generation of readers, writers and creative thinkers.

As part of the Liverpool Year of Reading 2026, two additional Young Voices: Stories That Spark the City Creative Workshops will take place on:

📅 Saturday 14 March 2026
📅 Saturday 21 March 2026

These dynamic workshops are once again led by Liverpool’s youngest published authors — Latoya, Caleb and Destiny Likambi, whose remarkable journey as international bestselling authors, peer mentors and youth leaders continues to inspire young people across the city and beyond.

Hosted by Likambi Global Publishing in partnership with Liverpool Central Library, and proudly forming part of the Liverpool Year of Reading 2026, this landmark event is purposely designed by young people, for young people.

These remarkable young leaders, Latoya, Caleb and Destiny Likambi, are not only bestselling authors; they are peer mentors, role models and living proof that age is no barrier to achievement. Their work continues to reshape the narrative of what young people can accomplish when given the right support, resources, opportunities and platform to unlock their creativity and thrive to their fullest potential.

Dr Sylvia Forchap-Likambi, mother, mentor, and coach of the young authors, shared:

“At the heart of this initiative is the transformational power of peer influence and mentorship. When children see young people like themselves writing books, leading discussions, and speaking confidently on literary platforms and beyond, they connect, they relate, and they begin to see their own potential reflected back at them. Their confidence and belief in themselves grow significantly. They begin to think, ‘If they can do it, so can I.’

We have witnessed this transformation time and again. The young authors have had far greater impact on young people than I have ever had throughout my entire career.”

The afternoon will feature:

Exclusive live readings and storytelling sessions
Guided creative writing workshops
An interactive and dynamic panel discussion and Q&A with the young authors
Practical tools and resources to unlock creativity and inner genius
A young writers’ competition celebrating emerging talent
Certificates of recognition and prizes presented to selected winners
An opportunity for participants to enter a competition to publish alongside the young authors
An opportunity to secure a complimentary coaching session with Dr Sylvia Forchap-Likambi
Autographed Copies of the young authors Books & Much more

Through interactive storytelling, imaginative writing workshops and structured creative activities, participants will:

Discover the power of their own voice
Build confidence through creative expression
Experience the joy of reading and writing for pleasure
Be inspired by positive peer role models

Selected competition winners will receive certificates of recognition and a personally autographed copy of one of the young authors’ books of their choice, presented during a special celebratory ceremony. Winners will also have access to a complimentary coaching session with Dr Sylvia Forchap-Likambi. This moment of honour will recognise not only their creativity and effort, but also affirm their talent, imagination and limitless potential — encouraging them to continue writing, dreaming and striving for excellence.

This event embodies a powerful and transformative truth: when young people rise to lead with courage, creativity and conviction, they awaken belief in their peers and inspire a generation to recognise its own voice, value and potential.

This special moment of recognition encourages young writers to continue reading, writing, dreaming and striving for excellence.