Translating Communities in Culture & Conservation Through Picture Books
Southeast Asian Children’s Literature Workshop Series
This interactive workshop is designed for K-12 educators seeking to integrate Southeast Asian literature into their teaching. In this workshop, participants will explore how picture books convey themes of cultural identity, environmental conservation, and community values across Southeast Asia.
This workshop is part of an online workshop series hosted by the Cornell University Southeast Asia Program, the University of Hawai’i Center for Southeast Asian Studies, and the Michigan State University Asian Studies Center. Each session highlights different children’s books and explores ways to use literature to engage students with Southeast Asian cultures, languages, and themes.
Workshop #1: Lutung & the Bees
June 15, 10:00–11:30am (HST) | 4:00–5:30pm (EDT)
Workshop Leaders: Kirstin Pauka & I Made Moja
Register here: bit.ly/3GOKnJS
Workshop #2: Two Friends, One World
June 15, 1:00–2:30pm (HST) | 7:00–8:30pm (EDT)
Workshop Leader: Pia Arboleda
Register here: bit.ly/4iWFr31
Workshop #3: The Orphan’s Harp
June 15, 3:00–4:30pm (HST) | 9:00–10:30pm (EDT)
Workshop Leaders: Ben Fairfield, Karese Ka-wuh, & Chi Suwichan
Register here: bit.ly/4kd9CUF
Workshop #4: Translating Communities in Culture & Conservation Through Picture Books
June 19, 9:00-11:00am (HST) | 3:00-5:00pm (EDT)
Workshop Leaders: Kaja McGowan, Jolanda Pandin, Hannah Phan
Register here: bit.ly/3GOVOkJ
Workshop #5: Teaching Southeast Asian Children’s Literature in K-12 Classrooms
June 26, 9:00-11:00am (HST) | 3:00-5:00pm (EDT)
Workshop Leaders: Jeevan Karki, Doctoral Student, College of Education, Michigan State University
Register here: bit.ly/4dw98a3