Photographer: Banfa Jawla

Creative workshop for kids

Welcome to this interactive hands-on creative workshop inspired by the children’s book Kokonainen Minä (The Whole of Me). The book celebrates multilingualism, identity and magical adventure, and encourages children to share what makes them unique. Suitable for children ages 6+, there will be interactive readings from the book, followed by the opportunity to design and decorate colourful cardstock bookmarks using stickers, illustrations, and multilingual words inspired by each child's own personal story. The bookmarks can be taken home after the workshop. All materials will be provided. The workshop is facilitated by children’s book author Wende Luvinga-Heinoja. 

Date: 18 October 2026
Time:12.00-15.00 Drop-in
Age: 6 years and above

Venue:
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
Töölönlahdenkatu 4
00100 Helsinki, Finland

  • Wende Luvinga

    Wende Luvinga is a multilingual children’s author and creative facilitator based in Helsinki, dedicated to empowering children through books, interactive storytelling and art. She has written books that explore belonging and cultural pride for young readers. She designs workshops that bridge the gap between literature and visual expression. Through the Kokonainen minä interactive printing workshop, Wende combines a love for children's literature with accessible print techniques, guiding young participants to craft tangible symbols of their own personal stories and unique voices.