{"id":1159,"date":"2018-04-12T11:55:45","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T15:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/art-museum\/?p=1159"},"modified":"2018-04-12T11:55:45","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T15:55:45","slug":"telling-a-peoples-story-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/art-museum\/2018\/04\/telling-a-peoples-story-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Telling A People’s Story Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Miami University Art Museum is holding a first-of-its-kind conference in conjunction to Telling A People\u2019s Story<\/a>, <\/i>on display until June 30.\u00a0This conference will showcase eleven speakers from various disciplines to discuss diverse topics including the contextualization of African-American children\u2019s picture books.<\/p>\n

The conference<\/a> will take place April 20-21 at the Miami University Art \"\"<\/a>Museum and feature illustrators, scholars, librarians, and educators, many of whom have played pertinent roles in creating Telling A People\u2019s Story<\/i>. Keynote Speaker Javaka Steptoe<\/a>, author and illustrator of Radiant Child<\/i>, a book with two works on display in the exhibition, will take the stage Friday, April 20 at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

Attendance to the conference is free<\/b>, however, because of limited seating, registration is required. Because Telling A People\u2019s Story<\/i> has been so popular, conference registration<\/a> for the main auditorium filled up pretty quickly. MUAM has extended registration on a first-come, first-served basis allowing for overflow seating in the galleries to watch a live feed of the speakers in the auditorium. This opportunity will allow for additional attendees to experience the speaker\u2019s presentations while surrounded by the original artwork.<\/p>\n

In addition to the speaker presentations, there will be a book signing held in the gallery for attendees to purchase various books by the authors and illustrators in attendance, and have them signed. To adjourn Friday\u2019s sessions, a special program devoted to the incredible writings by Langston Hughes will be presented by Miami University Theatre students, choreographed by Dr. Ann Elizabeth Armstrong in the Department of Theatre. Recitation of Hughes’ poetry will be performed to the backdrop of images from children’s books pertaining to Hughes, and accompanied by recorded music provided by Dr. Tammy Kernodle in the Department of Music. To conclude the conference Saturday afternoon, attendees are encouraged to take a guided tour of the Freedom Summer Memorial<\/a> located on Western Campus. This memorial is dedicated to James Chaney, 21; Andrew Goodman, 20; and Michael Schwerner, 24, who after attending the orientation sessions held on Western Campus to educate and train civil rights activists to register African Americans to vote in the South, were murdered in Mississippi.<\/p>\n

This conference will serve as an incredible springboard to foster discussions and dialogue about the difficult truths discussed throughout Telling A People\u2019s Story.<\/i> For more information about the conference, visit\u00a0http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/tellingapeoplesstory\/about-the-conference\/<\/a><\/p>\n

To register for overflow seating:\u00a0http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/tellingapeoplesstory\/registration\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Conference Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

FRIDAY, APRIL 20<\/b><\/p>\n

8:00-8:30 a.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Check-In<\/b><\/p>\n

8:30-9:00 a.m. \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Welcome<\/b>
\nDr. Gregory Crawford<\/b>, President of Miami University
\nJason E. Shaiman<\/b>, Curator of Exhibitions<\/p>\n

9:00-10:00 a.m. \u00a0 ~\u00a0 \u00a0Keynote Speaker: Javaka Steptoe<\/b>\u00a0(Author\/Illustrator)
\nRadiant Child: Radiant Illustrator<\/b>
\nIn 2017, Javaka Steptoe became the first author\/illustrator to win the Randolph Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for the same book in the same year. What does this represent in the progression of recognition garnered by African-American authors and illustrators of children\u2019s books? Can this be seen as a major turning point for African-American illustrators? Where do we go from here?<\/p>\n

10:10-11:10 a.m. \u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ekua Holmes<\/b>\u00a0(Illustrator) &\u00a0Dr. Ann Elizabeth Armstrong<\/b>\u00a0(Professor, Miami University)
\nFannie Lou Hamer: A Civil Rights Leader
\n<\/b>Explore the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, a leading figure in Freedom Summer (1964) & the Civil Rights Movement. Her strength and endurance influenced the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and segregation within national politics.<\/p>\n

11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0R. Gregory Christie<\/b>\u00a0(Illustrator)
\nActivism & Promoting Diversity in Children\u2019s Picture Books
\n<\/b>As an Illustrator, R. Gregory Christie\u2019s art brings stories to life by combining inspirational imagery to an author\u2019s text. Come explore how his work as an activist and bookstore owner connects his community to the tangible and preserves an appreciation of multicultural inclusion in children\u2019s picture books.<\/p>\n

12:10-1:30 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Lunch<\/b>\u00a0(on your own)
\nMany dining options all within a 5-10 minute walk or quick bus ride will be provided to attendees in registration packet.<\/p>\n

1:30-2:30 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jerry Pinkney<\/b>\u00a0(Illustrator)
\nLegacy and Longevity
\n<\/b>Over the past six decades, veteran illustrator Jerry Pinkney has experienced many developments in the changing face of multiculturalism in children\u2019s books. His career as an illustrator will shed light on how the field of African-American children\u2019s books has evolved and is reaching new audiences.<\/p>\n

2:40-3:40 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Dr. Paula Saine<\/b>\u00a0(Professor, Miami University) and\u00a0Markayla Washington\u00a0<\/b>(Undergraduate)
\nCommon Core: Using Global Children\u2019s Literature and Digital Technologies
\n<\/b>Learn how children\u2019s literature is used in curricular studies for the training of future Pre-K-12th grade school teachers in Miami University\u2019s Teacher Education program.<\/p>\n

3:40-4:40 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0E.B. Lewis<\/b>\u00a0(Illustrator)
\nResearching Identities
\n<\/b>E.B. Lewis maintains a strong emphasis on research in order to best present the African-American experience. Even for an African-American illustrator, research is required to capture the likeness of a people, an event, or a moment in time.<\/p>\n

4:45-6:00 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Book Signing<\/b><\/p>\n

4:45-7:00 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Exhibition Viewing or Dinner\u00a0<\/b>(on your own)
\nTelling A People\u2019s Story: African-American Children\u2019s Illustrated Literature<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

7:00-8:00 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0The Langston Hughes Experience<\/b>
\nDr. Ann Elizabeth Armstrong<\/b>\u00a0(MU Faculty, Choreographer)
\nDr. Tammy Kernodle<\/b>\u00a0(MU Faculty, Recorded Music Arranger)
\nStudent Performers, Department of Theatre<\/b><\/p>\n

SATURDAY, APRIL 21<\/b><\/p>\n

8:30-9:00 a.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Check-In<\/b><\/p>\n

9:00-10:00 a.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Sam Bloom<\/b>\u00a0(Senior Children’s Librarian)
\nWho can tell a People\u2019s Story?
\n<\/b>We have seen many discussions about #OwnVoices and accurate representation in the children\u2019s book world of late. But how can we go beyond these conversations to actually bring about positive change in a field in which white, patriarchal, heteronormative standards fuel so many decisions at every level?<\/p>\n

10:10-11:10 a.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Dr. Yvette Harris<\/b>\u00a0(Professor, Miami University)
\nMothers as Literacy Agents in the Lives of their Children
\n<\/b>This presentation investigates how African American mothers use literacy, especially books which contain depictions of African American children and families, as ways in which to cultivate a sense of identity both cultural and self for their children.<\/p>\n

11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Shadra Strickland<\/b>\u00a0(Illustrator)
\nPositivity and Fulfilling the Dream
\n<\/b>Strickland works to promote self-affirmation and validation for African-American children in order to encourage positivity. Through her work, and her ultimate goal as a picture book author and illustrator, Strickland believes her work is about teaching children how to live their dreams.<\/p>\n

12:10-1:30 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Lunch<\/b>\u00a0(on your own)
\nMany dining options all within a 5-10 minute walk or quick bus ride will be provided to attendees in registration packet.<\/p>\n

12:10-5:00 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Exhibition Viewing
\n<\/b>Telling A People\u2019s Story: African-American Children\u2019s Illustrated Literature<\/p>\n

1:30-2:30 p.m.\u00a0 \u00a0~\u00a0 \u00a0Freedom Summer Memorial Guided Tour <\/b>(Weather Permitting)
\n<\/b>A special guided tour of the Freedom Summer (\u201964) Memorial on the Western Campus of Miami University, formerly the Western College for Women.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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