Writing for Children Workshop

KUTING (Kuwentista ng mga Tsikiting) Workshop: The Art
of the Magic Weavers

Resource persons are: Dr. Luis Gatmaitan, Prof. Heidi
Emily Eusebio-Abad and Ms. Lara Saguisag

Dr. Gatmaitan, TOYM and Palanca Hall of Fame awardee
will talk about the life of a writer whose audience
are children and young adults. Though glamourized and
sometimes, sanitized, writing for children is not what
it seems to be. Learn from "Tito Dok's" experiences as
he recounts his humble beginnings as reader and writer
for children. Indeed, the road to Palanca glory is not
strewn with rose petals.

Prof. Heidi Emily Eusebio-Abad, award-winning author
and teacher of children's literature at UP Diliman,
will provide a basic lecture on the writing process
and how it can be practically applied on writing for
children. She will also share her expertise and
experience as writer, teacher and judge in many story
writing contests that may fuel one's desire to take on
the challenging but exciting task of weaving magic for
the young reader.

Ms. Lara Saguisag, award-winning author, KUTING
founding member and a Rutgers University Presidential
scholar (PhD in Childhood Studies), will show
participants the bedrock of poetry writing for
children. Be prepared as she wields rhyme and reason
to weave a tapestry of magical words in free verse and
metered poems.

There will also be a "Writers' Rigodon" wherein
participants will get the chance to interact with
KUTING writers who have published a children's book or
two. It's like speed dating but with writers for
children this time. Ask questions and discuss issues
with KUTING writers as they in return, interface with
more mature readers and other professionals.

This shall be held on January 12, 2008, at Room 204,
College of Education,
Benitez Hall at U.P. Diliman. Workshop Fee: Php1,000.

For details, pls. contact AGAY (09178116961) or ZARAH
(09209602884) or email them at the ff. addresses:
zarah.gagatiga@ gmail.com; allanera@yahoo. com

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