Beirut: French writer and illustrator Marc Boutavant was a guest of the Sanayeh National Library, where he participated in the "Grand Atelier Jeunesse" (Great Youth Workshop) as part of the third edition of the "Beirut Books" literary festival. The event was organized by the French Institute in Lebanon.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Marc Boutavant began his session with a detailed explanation of his creative process, addressing an audience composed of children from across Lebanon. The workshop was characterized by its spontaneity and direct interaction between Boutavant and the young participants. As he narrated a story, he simultaneously converted it into a cartoon, encouraging the children to draw the essence of the story on paper, aligning their creations with his illustrations.