Join Deaf author Natalie Denny for a special DaDaFest International 40 Storytime where Natalie will share her much loved ‘Keisha Jones’ series, telling the story of a young girl finding her activist voice. This family event will inspire listeners young and young at heart to spot and speak out against injustice, finding that ‘quiet riot’ our festival theme alludes to.
Access: Please mention when booking any access requirements.
Age Guidance: This event is family friendly and open to all.
Cost: FREE
Booking info: Spaces are limited, so please book a ticket via eventbrite to avoid disappointment.
About Natalie DennyÂ
Natalie Denny is the published author of the Keisha Jones series of children’s books, and is an EDI advocate who is d/Deaf.
Natalie is the award-winning force behind Skywriters Ltd, a creative education social enterprise. Her roles include writer, activist, tutor and EDI Consultant for Anthony Walker Foundation. Natalie is also a recipient of the BBC Radio 1Xtra Future Figures Award 2023.
Natalie is also co-founder of The Goddess Projects, an organisation with the mission to empower, inspire and assist Black women and women of colour to develop and achieve in their communities.
Natalie graduated from The Open University with an open degree which incorporated creative writing. Natalie was runner-up in Writing on the Wall’s ‘Pulp Idol’ 2019 competition and author of the children’s educational book ‘Her Hair: A Crown’, a resource developed in partnership with Manchester University, Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Centre, and Cedar Mount Girls group, to diversify the curriculum in Manchester Schools.
Natalie’s debut children’s novel ‘Keisha Jones Takes on the World’ was released in August 2023, illustrated by Chanté Timothy and published by Little Tiger Books UK. The sequel soon followed and has quickly become a firm favourite with children, showing them they can use their voice to speak against injustice.
About Keisha JonesÂ
Brimming with ideas and passion, Keisha’s determined to stamp down injustices and stand up for what she believes…
When Grandpa Joe tells Keisha about Great Aunt Bee, who was a lawyer and an activist, Keisha is determined to follow in her footsteps. Forming the Bee Squad, she enlists her friends KD and Paisley to help put an end to inequality. Soon they have their first cause.
Incensed by the fact that her local pet shop is selling male rabbits for more than female ones, Keisha lobbies the manager who explains that he’s overrun with female rabbits. The cheaper price is just a sales incentive. Uh-uh. It’s time to stand up for rabbits’ rights. But mixing up the bunnies has consequences far beyond those Keisha could have imagined!
A funny and timely new series featuring a strong, brave-hearted girl.
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About DaDa :
DaDa is an award winning and pioneering disability arts organisation based in Liverpool with international reach and impact. Founded in 1984, we were one of the first disability-led arts organisations in the UK and an integral part of the campaign for greater equality and access for disabled artists across the arts sector.
About DDFI40
DaDaFest International returns 8th-31st March 2025 to celebrate DaDa’s 40th Anniversary and this time we are coming with ‘RAGE: A Quiet Riot’.
DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage. From the internal quiet frustrations and righteous rage, to overt injustice and activism, DDFI40 will explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism and ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.