Geschichten, die Mut machen
How can topics such as democracy, social participation, identity, or ecological responsibility be told to young readers without losing their complexity? Isabel Abedi, Isabel Pin, Andrea Wandinger, and Efua Traoré discuss the potential of children's and young adult literature to sensitively, differentiatedly, and accessibly convey societal issues.
The focus is on the power of perspective change, a diversity-sensitive approach to language and images, and the question of how stories can foster empathy and make different life realities tangible. A conversation about how books encourage young people to attentively perceive their environment, critically question it, and actively shape the future.
Panelists:
Isabel Abedi is one of the most well-known children's and youth book authors in Germany. With bestseller series like Lola and award-winning novels for young people like Whisper, Isola, and Lucian, she has been captivating young readers for many years. In addition, she is committed to intercultural writing projects and promoting more diversity in children's and young adult literature.
Efua Traoré is a German-Nigerian children's and young adult author, whose books have received international awards and been translated into numerous languages. Inspired by the myths and tales of her childhood, she tells stories that bring Nigeria and Africa closer to young readers in an authentic and vivid way.
Isabel Pin is a German-French author, illustrator, and lecturer. She has published more than 60 books for children and adults, combining nature, history, and cultural diversity with impressive illustrations. She writes both simple, poetic texts for the youngest as well as complex historical narratives for older readers. She has received multiple awards for her work.
Andrea Wandinger is a German-British illustrator and drawer. In her award-winning works, she combines illustration with societal themes such as community, urban space, and the environment. Through her books, she invites children and adults to rediscover their surroundings and see everyday spaces with new eyes.
Moderation: Dr. Bettina Wodianka
Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: Hall
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