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SUMMARY:Solving the Picture Book Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:During the day\, we will read and deconstruct six picture books. Our goal will be to answer the following questions: What stories are best suited to the picture book genre? What are the conventions of the picture book? What are the central themes of the picture book? What kind of language works best in a picture book? \n\n\n\nOur reading list (these books do not have to be read in advance): \n\n\n\n\nPierre\, by Maurice Sendak. This book will allow us to look at the role of humour in picture books. It will also help us understand the importance of “caring” about our subject matter.\n\n\n\nWhen We Were Alone\, by David A. Robertson. This stunning book will let us see how picture books can tackle painful subjects\, in this case the residential school system.\n\n\n\nKnuffle Bunny\, by Mo Willems. This book is funny and charming\, but it deals with the key themes of loss and growth.\n\n\n\nThe Funeral by Matt James. This book shows us that death and loss are often central themes of picture books. James gives us the child’s view of a funeral.\n\n\n\nProud as a Peacock\, Brave as a Lion\, by Jane Barclay. A story about war\, but also about friendship\, love\, and loss.\n\n\n\nI’m Glad That You’re Happy\, by Nahid Kazemi. Simple\, exquisite poetry. As we will see throughout the day\, the best picture books aren’t just for kids.\n\n\n\n\nWe will also do an exercise designed to help participants return – via memory – to their own childhoods. This exercise\, which focuses on the five senses\, may help participants find the inspiration for a picture book project. Participants who wish to may share their memory. This exercise often has a “cross-pollination” effect\, leading to even more memories and possible stories. \n\n\n\nSome workshops participants may turn up at the workshop with a picture-book-in-progress. We will also make time to hear these stories\, and the group will offer feedback\, applying principles covered during our day together.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/solving-the-picture-book-puzzle-2/
LOCATION:QWF Office\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Room 3\, Westmount\, QC\, H3Z 1X4\, Canada
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