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Past Events | |||
| 2004 | ||||
| April 25 | 3:30–4 | Cupertino, CA | Cherry Blossom Festival | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in the Quinlan Community Center. Free | ||||
| May 2 | 11–2 | San Jose, CA | Nikkei Matsuri | |
| 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 | ||||
| May 23 | 11–4 | Saratoga, CA | Hakone Matsuri | |
| 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) | ||||
| Tuesday July 27 |
3–3:30 | San Jose, CA | Storytime, San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. | ||||
| Thursday July 29 |
2–3:00 | San Carlos, CA | Children’s Storytime, San Carlos Community Library | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. Free | ||||
| Saturday Aug. 7 |
2–3:00 | Los Altos, CA | Courtyard Performance, Linden Tree Bookstore | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. Free | ||||
| Saturday Aug. 14 |
12–12:30 | San Jose, CA | Storytime, San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. | ||||
| Sunday Oct. 3 |
noon–1:00 | San Jose, CA | Storytime, San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. | ||||
| Saturday Nov 6 |
1–2:00 | San Mateo, CA | Presentation, Asian American Curriculum Project | |
| 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 | ||||
| Friday Nov 19 |
10–5:30 | Sacramento, CA | Annual Conference, California School Library Association | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka explains why kamishibai storytelling is ideal for libraries. | ||||
| Saturday Nov 20 |
10–3:30 | Sacramento, CA | Annual Conference, California School Library Association | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka explains why kamishibai storytelling is ideal for libraries. | ||||
| Saturday Nov 20 |
12–12:30 | Mountain View, CA | Reading Day, Mountain View Public Library | |
| Storycard Theater author David Battino performs Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. Free | ||||
| Tuesday Dec 28 |
10:45–11:15 | Yellow Springs, OH | Performance, Yellow Springs Community Library | |
| On their first midwestern tour, Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. | ||||
| 2005 | ||||
| Feb 18–20 | all day | Santa Clara, CA | California Association of Teaching of English (CATE) Conference, Santa Clara Convention Center | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka explains the benefits of kamishibai storytelling for English teachers. | ||||
| March 4–6 | all day | Sacramento, CA | California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Conference, Sacramento Convention Center | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka appears at the Linden Tree booth to discuss the benefits of kamishibai storytelling in education. | ||||
| March 11 | 6:00 | San Francisco, CA | “Reading the World” Conference Reception, University of San Francisco | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. (Conference continues through the weekend, with books available for sale.) | ||||
| March 12 | 9–4 | Santa Clara, CA | Academic Success Conference, Santa Clara County Office of Education | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka explains the benefits of kamishibai storytelling in education. | ||||
| March 17 | 9–11 | San Jose, CA | Storytelling Performance for Kindergarteners, De Vargas Elementary School (Cupertino School District) | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka performs Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk. Free (De Vargas students only) | ||||
| Saturday, April 16 |
1:00 & 3:00 |
San Francisco, CA | Cherry Blossom Festival, Kinokuniya Bookstore | |
| 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 | ||||
| Saturday, April 23 |
2–2:30 | Cupertino, CA | Cherry Blossom Festival, Cupertino Memorial Park | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in the Quinlan Community Center. Free | ||||
| Saturday, May 7 |
1:45–2:15 | San Mateo, CA | Performance, San Mateo City Library | |
| 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 | ||||
| Sunday, May 15 |
11–4 | Saratoga, CA | Hakone Festival, Hakone Gardens | |
| 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) | ||||
| Sat & Sun, May 21 & 22 |
10–4 | El Sobrante, CA (near Berkeley) |
Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Kennedy Grove | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka appears at the Linden Tree booth. | ||||
| Sunday, July 10 |
1:30–2 | San Jose, CA | Obon Festival, San Jose Buddhist Church | |
| Storycard Theater author David Battino performs Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in conjunction with the Asian American Curriculum Project. Free | ||||
| 2006 | ||||
| Saturday, March 18 |
2:00 | Sunnyvale, CA | Storytelling Festival, Sunnyvale Public Library | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro. Free | ||||
| Saturday, April 29 |
2:00 | Cupertino, CA | Cherry Blossom Festival, Cupertino Memorial Park | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in the Quinlan Community Center. Free | ||||
| Tuesday, May 2 |
2:00–2:40 | Cupertino, CA | School Visit, Cupertino Middle School | |
| Storycard Theater author David Battino demonstrates kamishibai storytelling for the 6th grade World Cultures class—and discusses the students’ original kamishibai. | ||||
| Saturday, May 20 |
9:30–10:45 | Pasadena, CA | Presentation, West Coast Literacy Conference | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino present “The Joy of Kamishibai — Traditional Japanese Storytelling in the Modern Classroom.” | ||||
| Tuesday, May 23 |
10:50–12:05 | San Rafael, CA | School Visit, St. Mark’s School | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka discusses and demonstrates kamishibai storytelling with the 2nd grade classes. | ||||
| Saturday, June 3 |
noon | San Jose, CA | Open House, Milligan
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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 | ||||
| Wednesday, June 7 |
7:00 p.m. | Palo Alto, CA | Storytime, Palo Alto Public Library (Mitchell Park Branch) | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka performs Momotaro, Jack & the Beanstalk, and other kamishibai. Free | ||||
| Sunday, July 9 |
1:00 | San Jose, CA | Obon Festival, San Jose Buddhist Church | |
| Storycard Theater authors David Battino and Hazuki Kataoka perform Momotaro and Jack & the Beanstalk in conjunction with the Asian American Curriculum Project. Free | ||||
| Saturday, August 26 |
1:00–2:00 | Sebastopol, CA | FOO Camp Presentation, O’Reilly Media | |
| 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. | ||||
| Saturday, Sept 23 |
1:30–2:45 | San Jose, CA | Early Childhood Best Practices Conference, Santa Clara County Office of Education | |
| 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.”) | ||||
| Saturday, Sept 30 |
1–4 | Newark, CA | WIN Guide Reception, Kennedy Elementary School | |
| 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. | ||||
| Friday, Nov 17 |
11:15–12:15 | Sacramento, CA | Presentation, California School Library Association Conference, Room 317 | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino demonstrate and discuss the benefits of kamishibai storytelling in schools. | ||||
| 2007 | ||||
| Saturday, January 13 |
9:15–10:45 a.m. | Pacific Grove, CA | Workshop, Santa Clara County Reading Council Asilomar Conference | |
| 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. | ||||
| Saturday, February 24 |
2:45–3:45 | San Francisco, CA | Workshop, University of San Francisco School of Education | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino present a kamishibai workshop for educators at the ninth annual Reading the World conference. | ||||
| Friday, March 9 |
9:15–12 | Saratoga, CA | Authors’ Day, St. Andrew’s School | |
| Storycard Theater author David Battino shares kamishibai history and performs several Storycard Theater dramas to kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades. | ||||
| Saturday, March 10 |
2:30–4 | San Jose, CA | Workshop, California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Conference, San Jose Convention Center | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino present a workshop on the benefits of kamishibai storytelling for younger students. | ||||
| Wednesday, March 21 |
3:30 p.m. | Palo Alto, CA | Storytime, Palo Alto Library | |
| Storycard Theater author Hazuki Kataoka performs Momotaro the Peach Boy, Jack & the Beanstalk, and several traditional kamishibai from Japan. For ages 3–12. Free | ||||
| Saturday, March 24 |
11:00 a.m. | San Jose, CA | Performance, Vineland Branch Library, Community Room | |
| 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 | ||||
| Sunday, April 29 |
2:00–2:25 | Cupertino, CA | Cherry Blossom Festival, Cupertino Memorial Park | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform a variety of kamishibai stories in the Quinlan Community Center. Free | ||||
| Monday, May 14 |
9:30 a.m. | Shaker Heights, OH | School Visit, Boulevard Elementary | |
| Storycard Theater author David Battino performs a variety of kamishibai dramas and shares kamishibai history with second-graders. | ||||
| Sat & Sun, May 19 & 20 |
10:30, 12, 1:30, 3:00 |
San Mateo, CA | Performance, Maker Faire | |
| 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. | ||||
| Saturday, June 9 |
11 a.m. | San Mateo, CA | Performance, San Mateo Public Library (main branch) | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform a variety of kamishibai dramas for the Family Storytime program. Free | ||||
| Thursday, June 21 |
9 a.m. | San Jose, CA | School Visit, Bethel Church School | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform kamishibai dramas for the church’s preschool and kindergarten. | ||||
| Sunday, July 15 | 1:30 | San Jose, CA | Obon Festival, San Jose Buddhist Church | |
| Storycard Theater authors David Battino and Hazuki Kataoka perform outdoor kamishibai dramas in conjunction with the Asian American Curriculum Project. Free | ||||
| Aug 17—19 | Continuous | Sacramento, CA | Workshop & Performance, California Home Schooling Conference | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino demonstrate how kamishibai storytelling helps teach children multiculturalism, history, writing, editing, performance skills, teamwork, and more. | ||||
| Saturday, Sept 29 |
1–4 | Redwood City, CA | WIN Guide Reception, Redwood City Public Library | |
| 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. | ||||
| Saturday, Oct 13 |
10:28 a.m. | Santa Clara, CA | Multicultural Entertainment Extravaganza, Mission City Center for Performing Arts | |
| 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. | ||||
| Oct 26–29 | 3:45–5:00 | Long Beach, CA | Workshop, California Library Association (CLA) Conference | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino present “The Joy of Kamishibai: Turn Reading into Storytelling with Japanese Paper Theater.” | ||||
| Saturday, Nov 17 | 10:45–11:45 | Ontario, CA | Workshop, California School Library Association (CSLA) Conference | |
| 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. | ||||
| Saturday, Jan 19, 2008 |
9:15–10:15 a.m. | Pacific Grove, CA | Workshop, Santa Clara County Reading Council Asilomar Reading Conference | |
| 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. | ||||
| Saturday, Feb 2 |
2:30 p.m. | Palo Alto, CA | Storytime, Palo Alto Library, Mitchell Park Branch | |
| 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 | ||||
| Saturday, Feb 16 | 2:45–3:45 | San Francisco, CA | Workshop, University of San Francisco School of Education | |
| 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. | ||||
| Friday, April 4 |
4:45–6 | Long Beach, CA | Workshop, California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Conference, Long Beach Convention Center | |
| 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. | ||||
| Friday, April 11 |
3:30–5 | Santa Clara, CA | Workshop, CalSAC Afterschool Conference | |
| 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. | ||||
| Sunday, April 27 |
2:00–2:25 | Cupertino, CA | Cherry Blossom Festival, Cupertino Memorial Park | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform a variety of kamishibai stories in the Quinlan Community Center. Free | ||||
| Sat & Sun, May 3 & 4 |
Ongoing | San Mateo, CA | Ongoing Performance, Maker Faire | |
| 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. | ||||
| Thu, May 8 | 2:45–3:30 | Sunnyvale, CA | Presentation, West Valley Elementary School Young Authors’ Fair | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform kamishibai dramas and share the kamishibai writing and publishing process with K–5 students. | ||||
| Fri, May 9 | 1:10–2:10 | San Francisco, CA | Japanese Storytelling Workshop, Bay Area Independent School Librarians’ Conference | |
| 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. | ||||
| Sat, May 10 | 3:00 | San Mateo, CA | Performance, Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform original and imported kamishibai dramas at San Mateo’s 8th annual Asian cultural festival. Free | ||||
| Jun 27– Jul 1 |
10–5 | Anaheim, CA | Exhibiton, American Library Association Conference, Booth 595 | |
| 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. | ||||
| Thu, July 31 | 6:30–7:15 p.m. | Roseville, CA | Performance, Good Stuff for Kids Conference (PDF), Roseville Community Preschool | |
| 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. | ||||
| Wed, Aug 13 | 2 p.m. | San Leandro, CA | Storytime, San Leandro Public Library (main branch) | |
| Storycard Theater authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino perform original and imported kamishibai dramas for children. Free | ||||
| Sat, Aug 16 | 10:45 | Sacramento, CA | Performance, California Home Schooling Conference, room 305 | |
| 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. | ||||
