03 Feb 2026
11:00am - 11:45am
Join storyteller and rapper Alim Kamara for an interactive workshop full of music and excitement, perfect for KS2 to celebrate National Storytelling Week 2026. This project is supported by Amazon.
What to expect from this workshop
In this online, interactive workshop, we will be exploring the magic of storytelling through music with storyteller and rapper, Alim Kamara. Together, we will create a rap and discover how to tell stories through lyrics.
How to register for the event
Please complete the form below to register and secure your place for Alim's workshop
If you are unable to join the Zoom, you can watch the workshop on YouTube here.
About Alim Kamara
Alim is a British-Sierra Leonean hip-hop artist, award-winning storyteller, and author who blends traditional West African storytelling with modern performance. He is the founder of the organisation Storie Storie, which uses storytelling and performance to inspire children and adults through workshops and assemblies globally.
About National Storytelling Week 2026
National Storytelling Week 2026 is a celebration of oral storytelling, reading and writing for pleasure.
At a time when young people’s writing and reading enjoyment levels are at their lowest, National Storytelling Week has never been more important.
Part of the National Year of Reading 2026
This year, National Storytelling Week will be the first 'Go All In Together' moment for the National Year of Reading. These moments are live events for schools and settings to celebrate reading and literacy, together across the UK.