Presented at the 2020 Summit

Translating Children’s Literature

0.2 CEUs, PS

Children’s literature often presents challenges in vocabulary, descriptive language, and the use of nonsense or gibberish words. This workshop will allow participants to look at bodies of children’s literature text that are traditionally established in content, context, and tone, and the obstacles in translation that comes with these traditional elements. This workshop will provide you with the tools to translate text into ASL without sacrificing content, while preserving the fun and linguistic integrity of children’s literature.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout

    • Pre-Workshop Assessment

  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Reflect
  3. 3

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Reflect

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

5.0/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

5.0/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.9/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

5.0/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    "Crom brings a lifetime passion for crafting visual fantasy to all of us…His creativity and preparation and caring—so much dedication, too. He leads us to explore outside our comfort zones for ways to truly engage children with dynamic energy and playfulness."

  • Summit Attendee

    "A very fun and challenging workshop. For me, much needed! Thank you for sharing your talents with us."

  • Summit Attendee

    "…This workshop was a real joy to attend."

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Crom Saunders

Crom Saunders grew up in Northern California, and graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a M.A. in Creative Writing. In addition to several appearances in full productions, improv events, The Encyclopedia Show, and performing with the ASL Comedy Tour circuit, Crom has his own one-man show, “Cromania!”, which tours internationally. Crom also has interpreted dozens of plays, from children’s theatre to musicals, including at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and has taught dozens of ASL linguistics and theatrical workshops across the nation. He currently teaches as Associate Professor and acts as Director of Deaf Studies at the ASL Department Columbia College, Chicago. Check out some of his work on http://thecromsaunders.com, http://writercrom.blogspot.com, his poetry translations on his “Ink-Stained Fingertips” Facebook page, or search “Crom Saunders” on YouTube.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.