Workshop Proposal
The Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature
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Email: sharper1@kent.edu Fax: (330) 672-7965
Mail: Dr. Meghan Harper, Co-Director, VHC
School of Library Science, PO Box 5190
Kent State University Kent, OH 44242-0001
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The Virginia Hamilton Conference is the longest-running event in the United States to focus exclusively on multicultural literature for children and
young adults. Honoring author Virginia Hamilton, the conference reflects a commitment to promoting cultural awareness and affirming cultural
pride while addressing the array of issues which surround the concept of culture:
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Exploring various cultures in books and media
Using new media/digital literacies to extend and enhance appreciation of children’s multicultural literature
Programming and storytelling with multicultural children’s literature
Integrating children’s multicultural literature across the curriculum
Raising awareness and addressing issues surrounding cultural representation
Connecting multicultural literature and the Common Core
All workshops are presented in 50 minute sessions.
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PROGRAM
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The Virginia Hamilton Conference reserves the option to select and schedule programs in a manner that best suits the
overall program.
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