Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2024

World Food Day

"Story of a T-Shirt" Workshop: teaching kids about sustainable fashion at Rome Book Fair

Rome (Italy), 04/12/2024

On 4 December at 11:00, as part of Più libri più liberi (Rome Book Fair), a special workshop inspired by the junior activity book Story of a t-shirt will be held at Spazio Giovani in Rome’s iconic La Nuvola.

Organized by FAO with the support of Biblioteche di Roma and WRÅD, this workshop introduces children to sustainable fashion and the impact of mindful choices like mending or reusing clothing. The activity also highlights how many of the clothes they wear are made from natural fibers derived from agriculture and how clothes require the same ingredients needed to create food – land, water, energy, labour etc. Children are encouraged to take action for a more sustainable future by caring for natural resources and consuming thoughtfully. 

Throughout the fair, FAO will also present its full range of children’s activity books, available from 4 to 8 December 2024 at La Nuvola. 

Don’t miss this inspiring event!