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First step!
Meeting with ESOL teachers and Bhutanese students. Make first list of teachers, artists, and writers to invite to editorial board. -
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The Story of a Pumpkin, Step-by-Step
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Begin search for books written in Nepali
Find books from all over the world, many found in the International Children's Digital Library. -
Book research continues
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First meeting in Laconia
We talk about childhood stories and their meanings. We learn to call the book Bhutanese-Nepali English picture book to honor Bhutanese cultural identity. -
"Once There Was a Tree" at a Connections book discussion
Group of Bhutanese people read this tale written by Natalia Romanova. -
Oh no! Are folktales being panned?
Not by everyone! Some writings come out in support of folktales. -
Welcome folklorist Jo Radner!
She will work in an ESOL class with an interpreter to begin story-gathering. -
Bhutanese students teach about stories
ESOL teacher Laurie Lalish, Jo Radner, and Terry Farish welcome students and encourage their stories. -
Folktale workshops
Continue to collect and record stories. -
Project featured on New Hampshire Public Radio
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"A Story of a Pumpkin", told by Hari Tiwari, is chosen
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Dal Rai to illustrate and will prepare watercolor
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Susan Gaylord begins book design
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Next steps: book dummy, fabric scanning for design. Design, design, design!
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Narad Adhikari composes story in Nepali script
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Layout plans begin
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Hindi festival of cooking, eating, and coming together of family
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Sort through illustrations
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Drawings and illustrations by Bhutanese students
Johanna Young's ESOL class in Concord help with drawings and illustrations.