About Family Workshop: Vietnam, Family and Home
On the 50th anniversary of the end of the American war in Vietnam, we're sharing extraordinary stories. Meet author Chi Thai and designer Nghiem Ta, both of whom survived journeys to safety from the war in Vietnam and its aftermath.
Experience a reading of The Endless Sea, a moving story about displacement and hope. Then take part in a guided discussion exploring the book's themes, including who and what are refugees and why people are sometimes forced to leave their homes. Through thoughtful conversation and creative drawing activities, we'll be enabled to reflect, express empathy, and deepen our understanding of others’ experiences.
This event is designed to inspire compassion and imagination in young minds – we’d love for your family to join us and share your story too!
Please book one ticket per person in your group.
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Little Story Feast Literature Festival brings together East and Southeast Asian authors and illustrators for a fun family day of interactive storytelling and themed workshops.
Story Feast is kindly supported by Inclusive Books for Children.
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About the speakers
Chi Thai was one of thousands of boat refugees who risked everything in search of safety, fleeing Vietnam in the 1980s. Her remarkable journey has shaped her powerful storytelling as an award-winning filmmaker and author. In her debut picture book The Endless Sea, illustrated by Linh Dao. Chi shares her deeply personal refugee story. Her groundbreaking work includes Raging Grace (producer), Grand Jury Prize winner at SXSW 2023, and Lullaby (writer, producer, director), Best Short Film at the Asian World Film Festival 2024.
Nghiem Ta (Neem) was art director of The Endless Sea by Chi Thai and illustrated by Linh Dao at Walker Books. Her previous work in children's books included art directing the first 12 Ology books – Dragonology to Dinosaurology. Nghiem started her career working as a designer and paper engineer creating complex pop-up books.
