My Strange Family
by Zeno Sworder
Description
‘We all believe our parents to be strange. Mine were unusual for a different reason than most.’ So begins an exploration of drawing meaning and creativity from our own strange and diverse backgrounds. Starting from his own childhood as the son of immigrant parents, Zeno Sworder’s session is a celebration of creativity as a way to express yourself and make sense of the world around you. It is about creativity as a positive and magical force that connects us to other hearts and other imaginations across time and space. Building upon his latest book, MY STRANGE SHRINKING PARENTS, this is an engaging session about embracing the things that make us who we are and will set participants off on their own creative adventures in drawing and story telling.
Topics covered:
- Interconnectedness
- Diversity
- Belonging
- Cultural Heritage
- Family
- Creativity
- Storytelling
- Growth Mindset
Details
Audience
Grades 3-6
Duration
50-60 minutes
Requirements
A screen or projector with a standard HDMI input. I will connect this to my own laptop to display images and short videos. Pencils and paper for the students to be passed out towards the end of the session for a group activity based around story telling.