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2004 |
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April 25 |
3:30–4 |
Cupertino, CA |
Cherry Blossom Festival |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in the Quinlan Community Center. Free |
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May 2 |
11–2 |
San Jose, CA |
Nikkei
Matsuri |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino — and storyteller Elisabeth L — perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk at the Nichi
Bei Bussan store in Japantown. Free |
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May 23 |
11–4 |
Saratoga, CA |
Hakone
Matsuri |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk next to the koi pond at Hakone Gardens. Free (parking charge may apply) |
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Tuesday
July 27 |
3–3:30 |
San Jose, CA |
Storytime, San
Jose Children’s Discovery Museum |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. |
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Thursday
July 29 |
2–3:00 |
San Carlos, CA |
Children’s Storytime, San
Carlos Community Library |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. Free |
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Saturday
Aug. 7 |
2–3:00 |
Los Altos, CA |
Courtyard Performance, Linden
Tree Bookstore |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. Free |
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Saturday
Aug. 14 |
12–12:30 |
San Jose, CA |
Storytime, San
Jose Children’s Discovery Museum |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. |
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Sunday
Oct. 3 |
noon–1:00 |
San Jose, CA |
Storytime, San
Jose Children’s Discovery Museum |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. |
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Saturday
Nov 6 |
1–2:00 |
San Mateo, CA |
Presentation, Asian
American Curriculum Project |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
and teacher Erika Shimahara will demonstrate ways to use storycards in education.
Children, parents, and teachers are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Free |
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Friday
Nov 19 |
10–5:30 |
Sacramento, CA |
Annual Conference, California
School Library Association |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
explains why kamishibai storytelling is ideal for libraries. |
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Saturday
Nov 20 |
10–3:30 |
Sacramento, CA |
Annual Conference, California
School Library Association |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
explains why kamishibai storytelling is ideal for libraries. |
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Saturday
Nov 20 |
12–12:30 |
Mountain View, CA |
Reading Day, Mountain
View Public Library |
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Storycard Theater author David Battino
performs Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. Free |
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Tuesday
Dec 28 |
10:45–11:15 |
Yellow Springs, OH |
Performance, Yellow
Springs Community Library |
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On their first midwestern tour, Storycard
Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. |
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2005 |
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Feb 18–20 |
all day |
Santa Clara, CA |
California Association of Teaching
of English (CATE) Conference, Santa
Clara Convention Center |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
explains the benefits of kamishibai storytelling for English teachers. |
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March 4–6 |
all day |
Sacramento, CA |
California Association for the
Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Conference, Sacramento
Convention Center |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
appears at the Linden
Tree booth to discuss the benefits of kamishibai storytelling
in education. |
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March 11 |
6:00 |
San Francisco, CA |
“Reading the World”
Conference Reception, University
of San Francisco |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk.
(Conference continues through the weekend, with books available for sale.) |
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March 12 |
9–4 |
Santa Clara, CA |
Academic Success Conference, Santa
Clara County Office of Education |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
explains the benefits of kamishibai storytelling in education. |
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March 17 |
9–11 |
San Jose, CA |
Storytelling Performance for Kindergarteners, De
Vargas Elementary School (Cupertino School District) |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
performs Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. Free (De Vargas students only) |
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Saturday,
April 16 |
1:00 &
3:00 |
San Francisco, CA |
Cherry Blossom Festival, Kinokuniya
Bookstore |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk at the Japantown Kinokuniya bookstore, as part of the Northern California
Cherry Blossom Festival. Free |
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Saturday,
April 23 |
2–2:30 |
Cupertino, CA |
Cherry Blossom Festival, Cupertino Memorial
Park |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in the Quinlan Community Center. Free |
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Saturday,
May 7 |
1:45–2:15 |
San Mateo, CA |
Performance, San
Mateo City Library |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk as part of the library’s Asian
Heritage Spotlight program (PDF). Free |
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Sunday,
May 15 |
11–4 |
Saratoga, CA |
Hakone Festival, Hakone Gardens |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk next to the koi pond at these classic Japanese gardens. Free (parking charge may apply) |
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Sat & Sun,
May 21 & 22 |
10–4 |
El Sobrante, CA
(near Berkeley) |
Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Kennedy
Grove |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
appears at the Linden
Tree booth. |
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Sunday,
July 10 |
1:30–2 |
San Jose, CA |
Obon Festival, San Jose Buddhist Church |
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Storycard Theater author David Battino
performs Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in conjunction
with the Asian American Curriculum
Project. Free |
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2006 |
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Saturday,
March 18 |
2:00 |
Sunnyvale, CA |
Storytelling Festival, Sunnyvale
Public Library |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro. Free |
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Saturday,
April 29 |
2:00 |
Cupertino, CA |
Cherry Blossom Festival, Cupertino Memorial
Park |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in the Quinlan Community Center. Free |
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Tuesday,
May 2 |
2:00–2:40 |
Cupertino, CA |
School Visit, Cupertino
Middle School |
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Storycard Theater author David Battino
demonstrates kamishibai storytelling for the 6th grade World Cultures class—and
discusses the students’ original kamishibai. |
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Saturday,
May 20 |
9:30–10:45 |
Pasadena, CA |
Presentation, West
Coast Literacy Conference |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present “The Joy of Kamishibai — Traditional
Japanese Storytelling in the Modern Classroom.” |
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Tuesday,
May 23 |
10:50–12:05 |
San Rafael, CA |
School Visit, St.
Mark’s School |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
discusses and demonstrates kamishibai storytelling with the 2nd grade classes. |
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Saturday,
June 3 |
noon |
San Jose, CA |
Open House, Milligan
News
(for teachers and librarians only) |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk at the headquarters of our newest distributor. Teachers and librarians
get free coffee, tea, and educational materials, plus a one-time 30%
discount for school and personal purchases. Free |
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Wednesday,
June 7 |
7:00 p.m. |
Palo Alto, CA |
Storytime, Palo
Alto Public Library (Mitchell Park Branch) |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
performs Momotaro, Jack & the Beanstalk, and other kamishibai. Free |
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Sunday,
July 9 |
1:00 |
San Jose, CA |
Obon Festival, San Jose Buddhist
Church |
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Storycard Theater authors David Battino
and Hazuki Kataoka perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in conjunction with the Asian
American Curriculum Project. Free |
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Saturday,
August 26 |
1:00–2:00 |
Sebastopol, CA |
FOO Camp Presentation, O’Reilly
Media |
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At this renowned
annual gathering of top technologists, Storycard Theater author David Battino
demonstrates why kamishibai is “PowerPoint for People,” providing
insights on better data visualization and presentation skills. Special guest: Momotaro illustrator Mario
Uribe. |
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Saturday,
Sept 23 |
1:30–2:45 |
San Jose, CA |
Early Childhood Best Practices
Conference, Santa
Clara County Office of Education |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present a workshop for educators on the benefits of kamishibai
storytelling in the classroom. (Presentation title: “The Joy of Kamishibai:
Traditional Japanese Storytelling in the Modern Classroom.”) |
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Saturday,
Sept 30 |
1–4 |
Newark, CA |
WIN Guide Reception, Kennedy
Elementary School |
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Sponsored by the Northern
California Children’s Booksellers Association, the fifth annual Writers and Illustrators Network (WIN) Guide reception shows educators
how to host successful author and illustrator visits. Storycard Theater
authors David Battino and Hazuki Kataoka will share their books and describe
their school workshops and performances. The $10 entrance fee includes refreshments
and a copy of the latest WIN Guide. |
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Friday,
Nov 17 |
11:15–12:15 |
Sacramento, CA |
Presentation, California
School Library Association Conference, Room 317 |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino demonstrate and discuss the benefits of kamishibai storytelling
in schools. |
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2007 |
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Saturday,
January 13 |
9:15–10:45 a.m. |
Pacific Grove, CA |
Workshop, Santa
Clara County Reading Council Asilomar
Conference |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present “The Joy of Kamishibai: Reading Becomes Storytelling,” at the 25th annual meeting
of this famed reading education conference. |
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Saturday,
February 24 |
2:45–3:45 |
San Francisco, CA |
Workshop, University
of San Francisco School of Education |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present a kamishibai workshop for educators at the ninth annual Reading
the World conference. |
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Friday,
March 9 |
9:15–12 |
Saratoga, CA |
Authors’ Day, St. Andrew’s School |
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Storycard Theater author David Battino shares kamishibai history and performs several Storycard Theater dramas to kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades. |
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Saturday,
March 10 |
2:30–4 |
San Jose, CA |
Workshop, California Association
for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
Conference, San
Jose Convention Center |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present a workshop on the benefits of kamishibai storytelling
for younger students. |
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Wednesday,
March 21 |
3:30 p.m. |
Palo Alto, CA |
Storytime, Palo Alto Library |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
performs Momotaro the Peach Boy, Jack & the Beanstalk, and several traditional kamishibai from Japan. For ages 3–12. Free |
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Saturday,
March 24 |
11:00 a.m. |
San Jose, CA |
Performance, Vineland Branch Library, Community Room |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform Momotaro the Peach Boy, Jack & the Beanstalk, and—if the artwork is ready—our newest kamishibai story as well. Free |
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Sunday,
April 29 |
2:00–2:25 |
Cupertino, CA |
Cherry Blossom Festival, Cupertino Memorial
Park |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform a variety of kamishibai stories in the Quinlan Community Center. Free |
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Monday,
May 14 |
9:30 a.m. |
Shaker Heights, OH |
School Visit, Boulevard Elementary |
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Storycard Theater author David Battino performs a variety of kamishibai dramas and shares kamishibai history with second-graders. |
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Sat & Sun,
May 19 & 20 |
10:30, 12,
1:30, 3:00 |
San Mateo, CA |
Performance, Maker Faire |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform a variety of kamishibai dramas at this amazing arts and crafts faire, sponsored by Make and Craft magazines. (David also writes for Make.) Last year’s event featured everything from fire-belching robots to textile art, all with a hands-on, family-friendly style. |
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Saturday,
June 9 |
11 a.m. |
San Mateo, CA |
Performance, San Mateo Public Library (main branch) |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform a variety of kamishibai dramas for the Family Storytime program. Free |
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Thursday,
June 21 |
9 a.m. |
San Jose, CA |
School Visit, Bethel Church School |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform kamishibai dramas for the church’s preschool and kindergarten. |
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Sunday, July 15 |
1:30 |
San Jose, CA |
Obon Festival, San Jose Buddhist
Church |
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Storycard Theater authors David Battino
and Hazuki Kataoka perform outdoor kamishibai dramas
in conjunction with the Asian
American Curriculum Project. Free |
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Aug 17—19 |
Continuous |
Sacramento, CA |
Workshop & Performance, California Home Schooling
Conference |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino demonstrate how kamishibai storytelling helps teach children multiculturalism, history, writing, editing, performance skills, teamwork, and more. |
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Saturday,
Sept 29 |
1–4 |
Redwood City, CA |
WIN Guide Reception, Redwood City Public Library |
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Sponsored by the Northern
California Children’s Booksellers’ Association, the sixth annual Writers and Illustrators Network (WIN) Guide reception shows educators
how to host successful author and illustrator visits. Storycard Theater
authors David Battino and Hazuki Kataoka return to share their books and describe
their school workshops and performances. The $10 entrance fee includes refreshments
and a copy of the latest WIN Guide. |
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Saturday,
Oct 13 |
10:28 a.m. |
Santa Clara, CA |
Multicultural Entertainment Extravaganza, Mission City Center for Performing Arts |
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Storycard Theater
authors David Battino and Hazuki Kataoka tell classic kamishibai tales in the Peninsula Library System’s fifth annual showcase of international talent. Each performer gets just
ten minutes to explain the cultural background of his artform and wow the audience. |
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Oct 26–29 |
3:45–5:00 |
Long Beach, CA |
Workshop, California Library Association (CLA)
Conference |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present “The Joy of Kamishibai: Turn Reading into Storytelling with Japanese Paper Theater.” |
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Saturday, Nov 17 |
10:45–11:45 |
Ontario, CA |
Workshop, California School Library Association (CSLA)
Conference |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino demonstrate how kamishibai can inspire children to develop literacy and enable librarians to tell stories rather than simply reading them. The session explores kamishibai history from Tokyo street performance to modern Japanese education, showing how kamishibai can transform storytime into a dynamic, multicultural experience. |
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2008 |
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Saturday,
Jan 19 |
9:15–10:15 a.m. |
Pacific Grove, CA |
Workshop, Santa
Clara County Reading Council Asilomar
Reading Conference |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka presents “The Joy of Kamishibai: Turning Reading into Storytelling,” at the 26th annual meeting
of this famed reading education conference. |
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Saturday,
Feb 2 |
2:30 p.m. |
Palo Alto, CA |
Storytime, Palo Alto Library, Mitchell Park Branch |
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Return engagement! Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
performs Momotaro the Peach Boy, The Moon Princess, and several traditional kamishibai stories from Japan. For ages 3–12. Free |
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Saturday, Feb 16 |
2:45–3:45 |
San Francisco, CA |
Workshop, University
of San Francisco School of Education |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present “The Joy of Kamishibai: Traditional Japanese Storytelling in the Modern Classroom,” a workshop for educators at the tenth annual Reading
the World conference. |
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Friday,
April 4 |
4:45–6 |
Long Beach, CA |
Workshop, California Association
for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
Conference, Long Beach Convention Center |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present “The Joy of Kamishibai: Discover Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling.” Description: Experience how the visual storytelling format called kamishibai can help children develop literacy and enable teachers to tell stories rather than simply reading them. This format is especially effective for young children, special-needs and English learners. Discuss kamishibai lesson plans, learn how to make kamishibai decks, and acquire insider performance techniques from experienced storytellers. |
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Friday,
April 11 |
3:30–5 |
Santa Clara, CA |
Workshop, CalSAC Afterschool Conference |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present a kamishibai workshop for afterschool professionals at the California School-Age Consortium’s 26th annual conference. Highlights include kamishibai history and activities for kids. |
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Sunday,
April 27 |
2:00–2:25 |
Cupertino, CA |
Cherry Blossom Festival, Cupertino Memorial
Park |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform a variety of kamishibai stories in the Quinlan Community Center. Free |
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Sat & Sun,
May 3 & 4 |
Ongoing |
San Mateo, CA |
Ongoing Performance, Maker Faire |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform a variety of kamishibai dramas at this amazing arts and crafts faire, sponsored by Make and Craft magazines. (David also writes for Make.) Last year’s event featured everything from a human-powered hamster wheel to drag-racing cupcakes, all with a hands-on, family-friendly style. |
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Thu,
May 8 |
2:45–3:30 |
Sunnyvale, CA |
Presentation, West Valley Elementary School Young Authors’ Fair |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform kamishibai dramas and share the kamishibai writing and publishing process with K–5 students. |
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Fri, May 9 |
1:10–2:10 |
San Francisco, CA |
Japanese Storytelling Workshop, Bay Area Independent School Librarians’ Conference |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino bring kamishibai to BAISL’s annual meeting at the Bay School, exploring the fascinating history of kamishibai and its benefits for school librarians. |
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Sat,
May 10 |
3:00 |
San Mateo, CA |
Performance, Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform original and imported kamishibai dramas at San Mateo’s 8th annual Asian cultural festival. Free |
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Jun 27–
Jul 1 |
10–5 |
Anaheim, CA |
Exhibiton, American Library Association Conference, Booth 595 |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
displays original kamishibai dramas to the nation’s librarians and explains how to use kamishibai to bring a dramatic, multicultural passion to library storytimes. |
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Thu,
July 31 |
6:30–7:15 p.m. |
Roseville, CA |
Performance, Good Stuff for Kids Conference (PDF), Roseville Community Preschool |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform original and imported kamishibai dramas at educator Bev Bos’s acclaimed annual conference, which “explores what it means to be
truly child-centered and seeks to renew the spirit of adults who work with
children.” Call 800-959-5549 or visit TurnThePage.com for registration information. |
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Wed,
Aug 13 |
2 p.m. |
San Leandro, CA |
Storytime, San Leandro Public Library (main branch) |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform original and imported kamishibai dramas for children. Free |
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Sat, Aug 16 |
10:45 |
Sacramento, CA |
Performance, California Home Schooling Conference, room 305 |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform original and imported kamishibai dramas for children, including The Moon Princess, which we previewed at this conference last year. |
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Sept 5–
Oct 4 |
Ongoing |
Santa Rosa, CA |
Exhibition, Uribe Studios/Backstreet Gallery |
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Momotaro illustrator Mario Uribe and poet Viola Weinberg present ENSÔ: Twenty-Four Circles/One Poem, an exhibition of Mario’s Zen brush paintings paired with Viola’s poetry. Free
Premiere: 5–8 p.m., September 5.
Reception and informal talk with the artists: 6–8 p.m., September 20. Call (707) 303-5925 for more information or a gallery appointment. |
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Nov 24–25 |
1–2:15 |
Long Beach, CA |
Workshop, California Association of Private School Organizations (CAPSO), Long Beach Convention Center |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battno demonstrate how kamishibai storytelling helps teach children multiculturalism, history, writing, editing, performance skills, teamwork, and more. |
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Saturday,
Dec 13 |
11:15–noon |
San Rafael, CA |
Keynote, Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) Monthly Meeting |
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Storycard Theater author David Battino presents “Your Book Is Just the Beginning: The Holistic Process of Publishing.” While contrasting the benefits and drawbacks of traditional and self-publishing, David explains how the knowledge and enthusiasm that lead authors to write can flow naturally into the activities needed to bring their work to life: marketing, sales, presentations, and consulting. As a longtime Web publisher, David gives special attention to online opportunities. Non-members: $5 |
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Sunday,
Dec 28 |
10 a.m. |
Goes Station, OH |
Performance, Yellow Springs Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
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Storycard Theater authors David Battino and Hazuki Kataoka perform two stories for the fellowship’s year-end service. The theme, “Out of the Darkness,” is about leaving sorrows and regrets behind and moving toward hope and positive aspirations. Free |
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Monday,
Dec 29 |
1:30–2:30 |
Yellow Springs, OH |
Performance, Yellow
Springs Community Library |
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Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform a selection of original and imported kamishibai stories. Free |
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Saturday,
Jan 17 |
1–2 p.m. |
Pacific Grove, CA |
Workshop, Santa
Clara County Reading Council Asilomar
Reading Conference |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka presents “The Joy of Kamishibai: Turning Reading into Storytelling,”our third appearance at this famed reading education conference. |
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Saturday,
Feb 7 |
11:20 a.m. |
Fremont, CA |
Bay Views ACL Performers’ Showcase, Fremont Main Library |
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The annual Bay Views Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California (ACL) Performers’ Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and evaluate a variety of children’s performers active in the Bay Area. Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino will introduce their kamishibai storytelling program. |
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Saturday,
Feb 7 |
2:30 |
Palo Alto, CA |
Storytime, Palo Alto Library, Mitchell Park Branch |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
returns for the third year to perform Momotaro the Peach Boy, Jack & the Beanstalk, and several imported kamishibai from Japan. For ages 3–12. Free |
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Wednesday,
Feb 18 |
3:45–4:30 |
Saratoga, CA |
Storytime, Saratoga Library |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
performs Storycard Theater kamishibai plus several imported stories from Japan. For ages 3–10. Free |
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Saturday,
March 21 |
8–5 |
San Anselmo, CA |
“Get Published!” Workshop, Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) |
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Storycard Theater author and webmaster David Battino leads a breakout group on Web presence and contributes to the “Ask a Pro” panel at BAIPA’s intensive annual workshop on independent publishing and book marketing. (See also “The $5 Self-Publishing Workshop.”) |
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Saturday,
March 28 |
10 a.m. |
Sacramento, CA |
Workshop, California Association
for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
Conference, Sacramento Convention Center |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino present “Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling: Interactive Culture for Your Classroom.” This workshop will demonstrate how the visual storytelling format called kamishibai can help children develop literacy and enable teachers to tell stories rather than simply reading them. Participants will discuss kamishibai lesson plans, learn how to make their own kamishibai decks, and learn insider performance techniques from experienced storytellers. Target audience: Teachers and directors seeking a better way to involve children in reading, storytelling, and world culture. |
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Saturday,
April 4 |
11 a.m.–6 p.m. |
Washington, D.C. |
Performance, National Cherry Blossom Festival |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform kamishibai at the nation’s largest Japanese street festival, covering six blocks in downtown Washington, D.C. “From sushi to origami, from sumo to sake, [you’ll find] Japanese arts and crafts and products of all kinds,” says the organizer. “Anime, manga, and J-Pop music. Traditional dances and dramatic taiko drums. If it’s Japanese, it’s at our Festival!” We’ll be in the Children’s Corner on Pennsylvania Avenue near 12th Street. |
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Thu,
May 28 |
1:30–2:30 |
Saratoga, CA |
Kamishibai Drawing Workshop, Saratoga Public Library |
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Storycard Theater artist Kazumi Verkler will present her stories and discuss the kamishibai illustration process in this afterschool program for teenagers. Free |
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Sat,
May 30 |
ongoing |
San Mateo, CA |
Performance, Maker Faire |
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Storycard Theater author David Battino returns for the third year to perform a variety of kamishibai dramas at this amazing arts and crafts faire, sponsored by Make and Craft magazines. (David also writes for Make.) Last year’s event featured everything from a ginormous mousetrap to a globe-crushing governor, all with a hands-on, family-friendly style. |
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Tue,
July 7 |
10:30–noon |
Philadelphia, PA |
Kamishibai Workshop, Shofuso Japanese House & Garden |
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Learn to perform kamishibai! Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino show the format’s colorful history and demonstrate insider performance techniques. Features new photos and techniques from our recent trip to Japan. |
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Sat,
July 11 |
1:00 |
San Jose, CA |
Performance, San Jose Obon Festival |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka performs kamishibai dramas
outdoors in conjunction with the Asian
American Curriculum Project. Free |
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Thu,
July 30 |
7–9 p.m. |
Roseville, CA |
Performance, Good Stuff for Kids Conference (PDF), Roseville Community Preschool |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka
and David Battino perform original and imported kamishibai dramas at educator Bev Bos’s acclaimed annual conference, which “explores what it means to be
truly child-centered and seeks to renew the spirit of adults who work with
children.” Call 800-959-5549 or visit TurnThePage.com for registration information. |
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Sat,
Aug 8 |
1:00 |
Sacramento, CA |
Performance, Sacramento Buddhist Church Obon Festival |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka presents Eiko Matsui’s Never Again, a kamishibai drama promoting peace. The story is based on the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in WWII. Free |
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Tue,
Aug 25 |
TBA |
Sacramento, CA |
Performance, California State Fair |
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Hazuki and David perform a variety of kamishibai in the Sacramento Parent magazine booth. |
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Wed,
Nov 11 |
11 a.m. |
Oakland, CA |
Assembly, Redwood Day School |
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Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform kamishibai and share kamishibai history for an audience of 400 students and teachers. (Not open to public.) |
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Sat,
Nov 14 |
4 p.m. |
San Carlos, CA |
Storytelling, The Reading Bug |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka performs a variety of kamishibai at this brand-new children’s bookstore. Free |
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Tue,
Nov 24 |
10:30 a.m. |
Anaheim, CA |
Workshop, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Conference |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino share the colorful history of kamishibai, insider performance techniques, and classroom ideas. |
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Saturday,
Jan 17 |
TBA |
Pacific Grove, CA |
Workshop, Santa
Clara County Reading Council Asilomar
Reading Conference |
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Julie Schmidlen, winner of her district’s Most Innovative Teacher award, demonstrates how she uses kamishibai in her classroom. Her students, many of them English learners, actually create and perform their own stories, developing writing and public-speaking skills. |
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Saturday,
April 3 |
2:30–3:15 |
Palo Alto, CA |
Storytime, Palo Alto Library, Mitchell Park Branch |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
returns for the fourth year to perform The Cat with No Name, The Moon Princess, Jack & the Beanstalk, and several imported kamishibai from Japan. For ages 3–12. Free |
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Saturday,
April 10 |
2:30–4 |
Long Beach, CA |
Workshop, California Association
for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
Conference, Long Beach Convention Center (Hyatt Regency Room C) |
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Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka
presents “Inspire Kids’ Creativity with Japanese Visual Storytelling.” This workshop will demonstrate how the visual storytelling format called kamishibai can help children develop literacy and enable teachers to tell stories rather than simply reading them. Participants will discuss kamishibai lesson plans, learn how to make their own kamishibai decks, and learn insider performance techniques from experienced storytellers. Target audience: Teachers and directors seeking a better way to involve children in reading, storytelling, and world culture. |
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Saturday,
May 22 |
ongoing |
San Mateo, CA |
Performance, Maker Faire |
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Storycard Theater author David Battino returns for the fourth year to perform a variety of kamishibai dramas at this amazing, family-friendly arts and crafts faire, sponsored by Make and Craft magazines. (David also writes for Make. See his profile of kamishibai storyteller Tameharu Nagata in the April 2010 issue.) |
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Saturday,
June 19 |
ongoing |
Santa Cruz, CA |
Performance, Japanese Cultural Fair |
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Storycard Theater illustrator Kazumi Verkler performs kamishibai dramas in the beautiful seaside town of Santa Cruz. FREE |
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