Event overview
What does it mean to see yourself represented in a story?
‘Goldsmiths Connect Presents’ is an event series that features alumni discussing the most pertinent issues impacting their sector and our global community.
This time, we are excited to host a panel discussion with alumni Soheir Abaza, Dean Atta and Nadine Kaadan, facilitated by lecturer Dr Vicky Macleroy, on representation in children’s literature.
Goldsmiths has been home to some of the most exciting and radical voices of children’s literature. From founding initiatives to promote creative learning in Arabic, to writing stories about black gay teens reclaiming their identities through drag, Goldsmiths alumni are leading the way in challenging societal structures by creating diverse stories for children and young adults.
Our panellists will be sharing their experience as writers advocating for change in children’s literature, where they think the field of children’s and Young Adult writing is going, and the transformative potential of diverse children’s stories for social change.
We can’t wait for what we hope will be a lively and generative discussion!
This event is open to Goldsmiths alumni, students, staff, Sussex alumni and their guest.
Registrants will have the chance to ask questions directly using the chat function and can also submit questions beforehand when registering for a ticket.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2021 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
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