GOGO MOAD at the Little Haiti Book Festival 2025

Celebrate the rich culture and literary talent of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora with GOGO MOAD at the Little Haiti Book Festival 2025! On May 4th, in collaboration with the Miami Book Fair and Sosyete Koukouy, enjoy a vibrant lineup of storytelling, hands-on children’s activities led by Asser Saint-Val, dynamic dance and music performances, traditional Haitian games, comedy, and panel discussions that cover current local and global issues.

In the art room, participants will work on a collaborative mural inspired by the resilient spirit of the turtle, as envisioned by accomplished Haitian author and entrepreneur Dr. Solanges Vivens. The turtle, symbolizing patience, perseverance, and the ability to overcome obstacles, reflects how we carry our identities and histories wherever life takes us.

Using a variety of materials, create your own section of the mural, express your individuality, and come together with others to complete the artwork!

About Asser Saint-Val
Asser Saint-Val (b. 1974, Port-de-Paix, Haiti) is a South Florida-based, multi-disciplinary artist, graphic designer, and musician. His work explores Neuromelanin (a dark pigment found in the brain which is structurally related to melanin) with an interest in spirituality and self-consciousness.

Miami Dade College may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.

MOAD's programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. They are sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, and with generous support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The Miami Herald is a media sponsor of MOAD's programming.