Bernard Caleo Roadshow and Workshop inspires

Published on 24 May 2019

Federation Council Libraries celebrated Library and Information Week with a roadshow visiting local schools around the council area with performer, comic book maker, and comic book communicator Bernard Caleo. 

Comics, illustration, oratory and performance are his storytelling modes. Included in this is the art of Kamishibai.

Bernard demonstrated the art of Kamishibai to local school children from across the Council area. Kamishibai is a form of street theatre and storytelling that was popular during the time of the Depression of the 1930’s and Post War period in Japan.

Bernard, in his performance, explained this traditional art form of Japanese storytelling and its influence on modern comics and anime.

General Manager Adrian Butler said the roadshow and workshop initiative was a fantastic example of Council’s library staff working tirelessly to engage local students to promote the importance of reading and drama.

“Through drawing a story is born and Bernard definitely inspired some of Council’s youngest residents to be creative and encouraged them to tell stories about their pictures. It was great to see the excitement and interest shown by the kids and teachers alike. We have some great natural born storytellers in Federation”.

Library and Information Week, which is held from 20-26 May, provides an opportunity to promote the important role that libraries and information services play in research and education.

A total of ten sessions were held across the Council area in Corowa, Mulwala and Urana.  Council would like to thank all the schools that participated in the roadshow and workshops in celebrating Library Information Week.