AFCC Lectures
2018 Children's Literature Lecture - Nurturing Roots of Self & Culture in Our Children Through Stories About Us by Suchen Christine Lim
AFCC introduces a new programme this year, the AFCC Lecture series, conducted by experts in the field of children and young adult literature.
Each lecture session is ticketed individually.
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AFCC Lectures
L16, The Pod Lecture
The Importance of Indigenous and Minority Representation
6 Sep, Fri, 10.45am - 12.15pm
Featuring: Lisa Charleyboy
Moderator: Cheeno Marlo Sayuno
Statistics published by the Cooperative Children's Book Centre and social movements like #WeNeedDiverseBooks all highlight the current lack of diversity in children’s books, but what are the actual social outcomes, impacts, and realities of children not seeing reflections of themselves portrayed? What kind of social change can be created by creating parity in their literature? Hear from Lisa Charleyboy as she discuss these issues from both a personal, and professional experience about the influence of inclusion in this lecture.
Statistics published by the Cooperative Children's Book Centre and social movements like #WeNeedDiverseBooks all highlight the current lack of diversity in children’s books, but what are the actual social outcomes, impacts, and realities of children not seeing reflections of themselves portrayed? What kind of social change can be created by creating parity in their literature? Hear from Lisa Charleyboy as she discuss these issues from both a personal, and professional experience about the influence of inclusion in this lecture.
L16, The Pod Lecture
Why Adults Refuse to Admit Racist Content in the Children’s Books They Love
6 Sep, Fri, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Featuring: Philip Nel
Moderator: Donna Lim
As childhood is where the psyche becomes susceptible (or more resistant) to racism, children’s books are one of the best instruments to combat this social ill. To better educate adults who resist considering that beloved children’s literature may harbour racist content, Philip Nel will cover the “hate mail” inspired by his 2017 book on The Hidden Racism of Children’s Literature and the Need for Diverse Books, and offer pedagogical strategies in response.
As childhood is where the psyche becomes susceptible (or more resistant) to racism, children’s books are one of the best instruments to combat this social ill. To better educate adults who resist considering that beloved children’s literature may harbour racist content, Philip Nel will cover the “hate mail” inspired by his 2017 book on The Hidden Racism of Children’s Literature and the Need for Diverse Books, and offer pedagogical strategies in response.
L16, The Pod Lecture
Being a Translator: Crazy but True
7 Sep, Sat, 11.30am - 1.00pm
Featuring: Helen Wang
Moderator: Avery Fischer Udagawa
As the middleman between author and reader, being a translator often means being pulled in different directions at the same time. How does a translator ensure the readability of translated texts without compromising their loyalty to the original? How does one manage cultural differences? In her lecture, Helen Wang addresses these questions and offers insight into her role as a translator.
As the middleman between author and reader, being a translator often means being pulled in different directions at the same time. How does a translator ensure the readability of translated texts without compromising their loyalty to the original? How does one manage cultural differences? In her lecture, Helen Wang addresses these questions and offers insight into her role as a translator.