Candy Gourlay: Wild Song

Writing & Zine Workshop

It’s 1904. Luki’s mountain village in the Philippines is under American occupation. Rather than following the prescribed path of marriage, Luki would much rather hunt in the forest. When U.S. President Roosevelt invites her to the World’s Fair in St. Louis, Luki doesn’t hesitate. She embarks on the long journey to the United States, hoping to find the freedom she longs for. Told with sensitivity and full of suspense, this book examines racism and colonialism against the historical backdrop of the World’s Fair.


What happens in the workshop?

Based on Wild Song’s themes of (leaving) home, storytelling, adventure, and unexpected encounters, students will write their own stories and make zines.

Coordinator Pauline Westerbarkey & N.N.
Meet & Greet with Candy Gourlay
The workshop is conducted in English


Conditions of participation

  • max. 25 students
  • C1 Level in English
  • first meeting (one school hour) with the class a few days before the workshop
  • The students will read a few excerpts from the novel before the workshop
  • The teacher agrees to participate with their class in an online survey for the purpose of project evaluation

Kl. 8-11

Registration

Registrations for the workshops are handled via our registration form.

Further information:
Maud Ruget
maud.ruget@literaturfestival.com
+49 30 278786 66

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