EVENT: Georgia Center of the Book Presents...
The Georgia Center of the Book will be present a lecture series titled Why Literature Matters and How Reading Leads to Empathy by Dr. Pearl A. McHaney, Professor of Southern Literature at Georgia State University, starting on this Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 7:15 pm in the Decatur Library Auditorium.
The first part of the series is Connecting Lines: Building Empathy Through Literature. The topic of empathy funneled through literature, particularly relating to children, middle grade and young adults, relates closely to the We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) movement that has encompassed the book industry. The Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is an organization dedicated to supporting authors and illustrators in their journey to publication. It supports diversity in literature and addresses the issue in an effort to promote inclusivity. All voices are welcomed to be heard at the table in powerful storytelling. The interview with Dr. McHaney makes a clear statement that we all have a wealth of knowledge to collectively share through the avenue of the book.
Join SCBWI members as we descend upon Decatur to discuss and learn about building community through books. SCBWI will also host the Southern Breeze Springmingle and Illustrator’s Day at the Decatur Library on March 10 – 12, 2017. The conference will include notable editors, art directors and agents, including Adrianna Dominquez of the Full Circle Literary Group, who focuses on acquiring diverse talent for children’s book publishing.
For more information about SCBWI Southern Breeze: http://southern-breeze.scbwi.
About Why Literature Matters - http://www.
Interview: New Lecture Series Focuses On Building Empathy Through Books, WABE 90.1, January 6, 2017, Gabbie Watts http://wabe.drupal.
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