Creating Diverse and Inclusive Children’s Books: A Case-Study in Thai-American Cooperation
Panel Cheewan Wisasa, Krisana Kanjanapa, Vachirawan Tapsua | Moderator: John Viano
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Find out how diversity in children’s picturebooks drive marketability, facilitate childhood development and classroom outcomes in Thailand. Hear from this panel of writers how they have covered themes of diversity and inclusion in their works and how writers can tap on their rich cultural tapestry to aid content creation.
Cheewan Wisasa (Thailand)
Cheewan empowers children through his innovative art, placing the reader into the story. Readers learn to cope with their worlds through illustrations tailored to each book, creating an immersive cinematic experience. His mission is to ensure all children can access quality books via reading initiatives, like Passport to Reading.
Krisana Kanjanapa (Thailand)
Krisana, together with Vachirawan Tapsua, founded of Littleblackoz Studio, which explores art and storytelling techniques to develop quality, engaging children’s books. Their character designs are unique and intriguing, yet they have one thing in common—a good heart. Littleblackoz Studio aims to create children’s picture books that are fun to read and make children (and adults) happy. They spend time crafting each book to communicate with children and we are delighted everytime they hear our creations talk to children and touch their heart. Their outstanding books include Baba, Nana, and the Four Friends Series.
Vachirawan Tapsua (Thailand)
Vachirawan, together with Krisana Kanjanapa, founded of Littleblackoz Studio, which explores art and storytelling techniques to develop quality, engaging children’s books. Their character designs are unique and intriguing, yet they have one thing in common—a good heart. Littleblackoz Studio aims to create children’s picture books that are fun to read and make children (and adults) happy. They spend time crafting each book to communicate with children and we are delighted everytime they hear our creations talk to children and touch their heart. Their outstanding books include Baba, Nana, and the Four Friends Series.
Moderator John Viano (US)
John is an award-winning author and translator who has written four books and translated over 150 children’s books. His passion for literature and language led to the founding of InterThaiMedia LLC to publish media that brings people together across languages and cultures. He has a decade of experience as an educator in Thailand and China. John is also pursuing a master’s degree in special educational needs, focusing on literacy.
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