Isyu sa Kuwento
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Isyu sa Kuwento, Kuwento sa Likod ng Isyu
(A Forum on Sensitive Topics in Children’s Literature)
Date: 14 November 2015
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm
Venue: Benitez Theater, UP College of Education
Objectives:
- To drum up interest in reading and books
- To develop an awareness of and an appreciation for local children’s books which tackle sensitive topics and issues (often or long) considered taboo in reading fare for the young
| Time | Program | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30-8:00 | Registration | |
| 8:00-8:30 | National Anthem Opening Remarks: NBDB |
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| 8:30-10:30 | Children in “Different” Families | Jeanette Patindol (“Papa’s House, Mama’s House”) Bernadette Neri (“Ang Ikaklit sa aming Hardin”) |
| 10:30-11:15 | Reactions | Dr. Lina Diaz De Rivera Michael Jude Tumamac |
| 11:15-12:00 | Open Forum | |
| 12:00-1:30 | Break | |
| 1:30-3:30 | Children in “Unique” Situations | Mary Ann Floresta (“War Makes Me Sad”) Russell Molina (“Tuwing Sabado”) |
| 3:30-4:15 | Reactions | Prof. Heidi Emily Abad Jerson Capuyan |
| 4:15-5:00 | Open Forum | |
| 5:00-5:30 | Closing Remarks:EDR UP Naming Mahal |
Registration: PhP 300 (half-day); PhP 500 (whole day)
To pre-register go to http://bit.ly/isyusakuwento.
Publishers/Exhibitors: Adarna, Anvil, Lampara, OMF-Hiyas, LG&M-Vibal