Isyu sa Kuwento

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
8:30-10:30	Children in “Different” Families	Jeanette Patindol (“Papa’s House, Mama’s House”) Bernadette Neri (“Ang Ikaklit sa aming Hardin”) Eugene Evasco (“Federico”)
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”) Augie Rivera (“Ang Lihim ni Lea”)
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