International Conference on Children’s Libraries - Building a Book Culture
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The Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC),
the Indian Section of the International Board on Books for young people
(IBBY), is holding a three-day International Conference on Children's
Libraries - Building a Book Culture, from 4-6 February, 2010 at New Delhi,
India. The aim of the Conference is to discuss the potential and scope of
libraries in strengthening the book culture. This Conference, a pioneering attempt
by the Indian BBY, is a step towards this goal.
AWIC, founded by Late K. Shankar Pillai in 1981, is a voluntary organisation
dedicated to the development and promotion of creative literature for children. It aims
at bringing books and children together and promoting the reading habit.
Reading books is an important ingredient in the development of the child's personality.
The role of children's libraries is crucial for creating a climate that encourages reading.
Let us join hands to strengthen the library movement every where in the world.
We invite children's librarians, educationists, publishers, authors and all others
interested in children and books, to attend this important Conference. Participants
will benefit from the academic sessions, share the experiences of eminent speakers
from around the world, and watch demonstrations of reading promotion activities. At the
same time, they will enjoy the attractive displays and culture al evenings organised
for the occasion.
AWIC Children's Library Project has been active for the last 25 years in India. It won
the prestigious IBBY-Asahi Reading Promotion Award in 1991. The presence of IBBY-Asahi
award winners will be the highlight of the Conference. |
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| List of paper presenters |
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| Session 1 |
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| Theme : Developing Libraries for Children |
| Public Libraries |
Pia Cronholm
Ingrid Kallstrom |
Sweden |
| NGO Libraries |
Nirmal Pendharkar |
India |
| School Libraries |
Tricia Adams |
U.K |
| Libraries for Special Children |
Madhvi Menon |
India |
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| Session 2 |
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| Theme : Suitable Reading Material for
Children’s Libraries |
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| The Role of Publishers |
Arvind Kumar |
India |
| The Role of Illustrators |
Elizabeth Lee |
Canada |
| The Role of Authors |
Ken Spillman |
Australia |
| The Role of Translators |
Varsha Das |
India |
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| Session 3 |
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Children’s Library Services |
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| The Role of the Librarian |
Ingrid Bonn |
Netherland |
| Networking of Libraries |
Felicia |
Singapore |
| Selection of Books |
Ramani Rao
Faiqa Jahangir |
India
Pakistan |
| Mobile Libraries |
Manga Devi |
India |
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| Session 4 |
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| Theme : Children’s Libraries as a Catalysts of Social Change |
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| Books where there are none |
Sunisha Ahuja |
Room to Read, India |
| Reading for Recovery |
Murthi Bonnata |
Indonesia |
| Changing attitudes |
Rukmini Banerjee
Sarah Bilal |
Pratham, India
Pakistan |
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| Session 5 |
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| Theme :
Children’s Libraries Without Borders |
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| A Book Culture to Build Bridges |
Dr. Indernath Chaudhury |
India |
| Digital Libraries to Promote Reading |
Barbara Scharioth |
Germany |
| One World One dream |
Ellis Vance |
USA |
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| Post Lunch Sessions |
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- Presentations by IBBY Asahi Reading Promotion Award Winners
- Activities by - N.G.Os |
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| Registration Fee : (National Delegates) |
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Earlybird Rs. 2000/- Upto 31st March 2009
Rs. 3000/- From 1st April 2009
Send your draft/cheque in favour of AWIC Conferences |
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| Registration Fee : (International Delegates) |
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Earlybird US $300 Upto 31st March 2009
US $350 From 1st April 2009
Send your draft/cheque in favour of AWIC Conferences |
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| Latest Update |
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Hon'ble Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India, eminent scientist and educationist has graciously consented to be the Chief Guest and will inaugurate the Conference on Thursday, 4th February 2010 at 10.30 a.m. (Indian Standard Time). The Conference venue is India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi.
Eminent librarians of children’s libraries, writers, illustrators and publishers of children’s literature, educationists and social activists from India and around the world will participate in the Conference.
The last date for “Early Bird” registration for the Conference has been extended and is now 15th August 2009
Please hurry and Register Now |
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| For further details contact : |
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Conference Organiser Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC)/Ind.BBY
Nehru House,
4, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110002, India
Tel.: 91-11-23311095, 23316970-74
Fax: 91-11-23724067
E-mail: awicbooks@yahoo.com |
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