Asian book panel discussion at Tucson Festival of Books on March 11

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 At the Tucson Festival of Books on Saturday March 11, 4 to 5 p.m. – a panel discussion on Asian books, with Junko Sakoi and Yoo Kyung Sung.
“The Danger of Dragons: False Images in Asian Books”
“Dragons are often portrayed in children’s books as a common symbol across many Asian cultures.This portrayal is a misunderstanding with some Asian cultures have strong connections to dragons, but others having different types of relationships. Comparisons of Chinese, Japanese and Korean cultures will be made through children’s books and cultural information.”

Junko Sakoi is a multicultural integration coordinator in TUSD and has worked with teachers and administrators to develop and implement multicultural curriculum and instruction. (She is married to ceramic artist Kazuma Sambe).

Education Building Room 310 (Seats 49, Wheelchair accessible), 1430 E. 2nd St.
Sat, March 11, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Children / Teens
Signing area: Signing Area – Children / Teen (following presentation)
Panelists: Junko Sakoi, Yoo Kyung Sung
Info: www.tucsonfestivalofbooks.org for full program schedule for 2 day festival, March 11 and 12 on UA Mall, west of Campbell Avenue.

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  1. Yoo Kyung said that the 5 F’s of their talk about multicultural materials focus on: Fashion, Folklore, Food, Festival, Famous People — as to how people view different cultural/ethnic groups. The Chinese and Japanese dragons are strong in those cultures, not so much for the Koreans, who promote tigers in their artwork.

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