GLOS X0082 - Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience and Hope of Young Somali Writers Educator Workshop
Description
December 4th, 9-11am CST
Cost: Free but participants must purchase their own copy of Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience and Hope by Young Somali Writers
2 CEUs
Registration deadline November 29, 2021 or until full
In this workshop, educators will be introduced to Crossroads: An Anthology of Hope and Resilience by Young Somali Writers, doing a close read of these "words of young people in search of their birth right for belonging". Educators will explore the notion of Absent Narratives and ways of integrating pieces from the Anthology in their teaching. Finally, educators will be kept accountable to plan for intentional ways of creating belonging and creating diversity-rich environments in their classrooms.
Workshop facilitated by Crossroads editor, Marian Hassan,
Advanced Praise for Crossroads:
“These stories of resilience and hope are acts of self-representation and empowerment not only for Somali youth in our community, but for immigrant communities across our nation. Crossroads reflects Minnesota’s increasingly rich, vibrant, and diverse story, which we continue writing together.” —Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
“Crossroads is an invaluable resource for educators and students seeking to bridge the gaps in culturally responsive literary material pertaining to East Africa. The anthology takes special significance by elevating the voices of young scholars projected in their own lived experiences of innocence, triumph, and tragedy. Indeed, the variety of topics woven together through common themes of identity, culture, and pride could be used as a stand-alone reading or incorporated into existing lesson plans. I cannot wait to see Crossroads in the hands of audiences all over the world brought together by their appreciation of literature.” —Abdisalam Adam, Assistant Principal, Highland Park Senior High School, Saint Paul, MN
This virtual educator workshop is part of the Institute for Global Studies 2021-2022 Collaborative, Seeking Racial Justice: Transformative Change from Local to Global