PBBY X PASLI PANEL: AKLATAN KO’Y KANLUNGAN
Manila International Book Fair, September 15, 2023
Friday, 10AM - 12NN SMX 5
The PBBY and PASLI panel on Safe Space in
Libraries with the title Aklatan Ko’y Kanlungan is inspired by the stories of
children and young people growing up in the post COVID19 era. It is a time when
changes happen so fast; when advancements in technology are at an accelerating
speed; when the quest to balance wellbeing and health are at a threat of
uncertain phenomena like plagues, natural disasters caused by climate change as
well as human fallacies and frailties. What a bleak way to begin life after lockdown
in this outlook. This only goes to show that PBBY and PASLI are aware of the
realities that impede the continued growth of children and young people. A
conversation about safe spaces for children and young people in the provision
of diverse and inclusive programs for them can be an opportunity to identify
ways and means to manage and mitigate in the midst of change and chaos.
The
panel has topics on policies and white papers on inclusion and diversity; as
well as best practices in the pursuit of the rights of all human beings and
their consequent development in the context of children’s books, literature and
media, reading programs and library services for children. Specifically, the
Invited panelists, librarian Alistair
Troy B. Lacsamana of the Quezon City Public Library and Brian Aljer B. Coballes, Ateneo de Manila
University's Educational Media Center coordinator will present best
practices of safe space in the school and public library. PASLI PRO and PBBY Board Member, Zarah Gagatiga will provide seven
discussion points on growing a diverse and inclusive school library collection
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