Graine de Lecteur

Graine de Lecteur: Cultivating the Pleasure of Reading from the Earliest Age

Graine de Lecteur is a festival dedicated to children's books and family reading held annually in Blois. Born from the joint initiative of the CAF du Loir-et-Cher, the Ligue de l'enseignement 41, the ALCV (Association Loisirs Culture Vacances), and the City of Blois, this festival aims to awaken in toddlers and children the love of reading and literary discovery.

Two Weeks of Literary Festivities

For about two weeks, from late January to early February, the Espace Rosa-Parks in the Quinière district of Blois transforms into a space dedicated to books and imagination. The festival features a book fair with a guest author-illustrator as patron or godmother of the edition, creative workshops for children, animated reading sessions (“Tell me a story”) led by volunteers from the association Lire et faire lire, and shows for young audiences.

A Different Theme Each Year

Each edition of Graine de Lecteur explores a different theme that serves as a common thread for the entire program. This theme inspires the choice of the guest author-illustrator, the workshops, the decorations, and the activities. This thematic approach renews the experience year after year and stimulates children's curiosity and imagination.

An Intergenerational and Free Event

Graine de Lecteur is a resolutely intergenerational festival. It brings together children, parents, grandparents, childminders, and early childhood professionals around the simple pleasure of shared reading. All activities are free, ensuring everyone has access to this cultural and educational event. The festival helps strengthen family and social bonds around books.

A Network of Committed Partners

The success of Graine de Lecteur relies on a broad network of institutional and associative partners. The CAF du Loir-et-Cher manages the initiative, while the Ligue de l'enseignement 41 coordinates activities and interventions in schools. The ALCV provides the Espace Rosa-Parks and contributes to logistical organization. The association Lire et faire lire mobilizes its volunteer readers to lead reading sessions throughout the festival. Libraries, bookstores, and schools in the Blois area also participate in the event.