The Room of Wonders
Promoting contemporary literature 10 October - 12 December 2020
For some years now, the amount of literature for adolescents has literally exploded in terms of numbers and diffusion, and even graphic novels and illustrated books are proposed as new and potentially quite fertile languages.
What are the most common genres, and what do they reveal between the lines? What are the most interesting authors and books to read and suggest for youth between the ages of 12 and 15? How does storytelling in images work, and what are the best books?
The course will meet 3 times and aims to provide both theoretical and operational tools to promote culture among 12-15 year olds. It includes constant interaction with the participants, who must be willing to read the proposed books after each meeting.
The course includes a brief theoretical part on young adult publishing and the contemporary imaginary, on the most obvious and important phenomena to know, on the most widespread themes and genres, the best authors and the most important recent works, including a focus on comics, along with a more methodological and practical part aimed at directly involving participants and sharing good practices on how to use the books.
With Hamelin.
Teenagers and reading today
- Saturday 10 October 2020 at 09:30 - 12:00
After a brief overview of the contemporary collective imaginary, we will take a look at the transformations of specialised publishing and the unmissable authors. The course will offer insights and notes on recent neuroscience discoveries about adolescence and a presentation of the most significant specific reading projects and related advice.
Focus on storytelling in images
- Saturday 14 November 2020 at 09:30 - 12:00
Introduction and analysis of the developments of Graphic Novels and Illustrated Books. Introduction to the language of images using the basic grammar of comic books, starting with selected texts.
Tips and updates for reading.
The great authors for youth
- Saturday 12 December 2020 at 09:30 - 12:00
Collective reflection on what was read and possible connections. Criteria and suggestions for evaluating and choosing literary works suitable for different contexts through experiences and good practices for promoting reading, thematic paths and great authors. Reading tips.
