All Levels Using Picturebooks to Give Voice to Troubled Times more

Picturebooks offer a powerful way to explore difficult topics and emotions that can be hard to express. This interactive workshop invites participants to engage with two moving picturebooks that address emotional turmoil during challenging times. The workshop begins with an immersive storytelling experience of The Day War Came by Nicola Davies and Rebecca Cobb, allowing participants to reflect on its impact. In the second part, participants will take on an escape room challenge to uncover another poignant picturebook, My Name is Not Refugee by Kate Milner. Through hands-on activities, they will explore how these stories give voice to difficult experiences. By the end of the session, participants will have reflected on their own emotional journeys and contributed to a collaborative "tree of life" filled with inspirational messages. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to use literature as a tool for empathy, discussion, and emotional expression.