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A GIANT PHOTO ALBUM
COMMUNITY SELF-PORTRAITS A GIANT PHOTO ALBUM FEATURING THE COMMUNITY OF THE CANTERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 2
6 The Community of the Canterbury Public Library Daisy The Good .................................................................................................................................... 11 Riley The Love ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Chris ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Cora Quinn ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Harper ........................................................................................................................................................... 19 Tano ................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Charlie ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 Chloe The Fun Sports ....................................................................................................................... 25 Hazel ............................................................................................................................................................... 27 Clem ................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Chloe The Soccer Player ............................................................................................................... 31 Lexi ................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Bea The Adorable ............................................................................................................................... 35 Emdalf The Grey .................................................................................................................................. 37 Liz Littlefoot The Librarian ........................................................................................................... 39 Lissie Lee ..................................................................................................................................................... 41 Kev the Rev .............................................................................................................................................. 43 Jennifer The Beautiful ..................................................................................................................... 45 Josey (Mommy) ................................................................................................................................... 47 Dylan .............................................................................................................................................................. 49 Kaleb The Happy ................................................................................................................................ 51 Credits...................................................................................................................................................................... 53 About The GIANT Room........................................................................................................................... 54
INTRODUCTION Something oh, so wonderful is happening in this community photo album! Our self-portraits are getting mixed and remixed into a deck of collectible polaroid trading cards that we can use to celebrate, learn about, and connect with our community! We are extremely honored to partner with Connecticut State Libraries and bring GIANT creative STEM experiences to the Connecticut community at the Canterbury Public Library. We implemented a Remix Station with Canterbury Public Library’s director, Beth Delaney. More than 20 participants sketched, described, dreamed, created, and shared. Here, we have “remixed” their self-portraits into a one-of-a-kind set, inviting all kids (and adults) to collect the polaroid trading cards of their fellow community members and flip through the photo album to learn how each one contributes to the community, what values are important to them, and what badge of honor they wear proudly. Participants are also encouraged to sign their autograph on their spread directly in this photo album. I want to thank the librarians and staff from the Canterbury Public Library for their partnership. Funding for this program was made possible by the Connecticut State Library and Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), provided through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Let’s meet the community! Azi Jamalian Founder of The GIANT Room
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DAISY THE GOOD
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DAISY THE GOOD Age: 9
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My family and friends
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Picking up trash
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RILEY THE LOVE
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RILEY THE LOVE Age: 8
Powers:
I clean windows at swim class.
LOV BAD E
My mom, dad, and baby sister
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CHRIS
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CHRIS Age: 35
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Basketball
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Chores
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CORA QUINN
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CORA QUINN Age: 6
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I care about my school.
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Being friendly to everyone Kindness Encouraging
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HARPER
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HARPER Age: 5 1/2
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Sharing Giving people balloons
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I help people when they fall down and are sad. I help the doggies get treats with whistling.
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TANO
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TANO Age: 6
Powers: Be kind
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My family
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CHARLIE
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CHARLIE Age: 4
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Being kind
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Family and friends
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CHLOE THE FUN SPORTS
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CHLOE THE FUN SPORTS Age: 10
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Helping with any kind of sport
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Kindness Trustworthiness Friendship
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HAZEL
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HAZEL Age: 5
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Being kind
PLO ER B R
Values: Friends
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CLEM
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CLEM Age: 8
Powers:
Being helpful
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Friendship
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CHLOE THE SOCCER PLAYER
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CHLOE THE SOCCER PLAYER Age: 10
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How people are treated Family Kindness
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Support and train other soccer players
LEADER
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LEXI
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LEXI Age: 11
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Dancing
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Friendship
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BEA THE ADORABLE
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BEA THE ADORABLE Age: 5
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Love FUN!
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Being super adorable Being friendly to others Inviting kids to play in the group
PLO ER B R
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EMDALF THE GREY
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EMDALF THE GREY Age: 22
Powers:
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Wisdom Magic Shadowfax
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Answering reference questions via crystal ball
W ORK B
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LIZ LITTLEFOOT THE LIBRARIAN
s Autograph ’ z i L
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LIZ LITTLEFOOT THE LIBRARIAN Age: 30
Powers:
Helping everyone find a book to enjoy
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Literacy Second breakfast Courage
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LISSIE LEE
Autograph s ’ sie s i L
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LISSIE LEE Age: 9
Powers:
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Love
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Being a good friend
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KEV THE REV
Autograph s ’ v Ke
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KEV THE REV Age: 42
Powers:
Being a pastor Helping the marginalized Loving all people
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Love Truth Grace
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JENNIFER THE BEAUTIFUL
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JENNIFER THE BEAUTIFUL Age: 44
Powers:
Being a great friend Serving those in need Giving to the homeless
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Family Honoring God Quality time
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JOSEY (MOMMY)
ey’s Autograph Jos
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JOSEY (MOMMY) Age: 38
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Volunteering Taking care of my family
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Serving God Love Positivity
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DYLAN
Autograph s ’ lan y D
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DYLAN Age: 6
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Values: Serving God
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Praying
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KALEB THE HAPPY
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KALEB THE HAPPY
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Helping
Values: Kind Nice Happy
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A GIANT THANK YOU TO THE CANTERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE KIDS, FAMILIES, AND GIANT TEAM MEMBERS WHO MADE THIS PUBLICATION POSSIBLE. Concept & Azadeh Jamalian, PhD Planning Rebecca Schifilliti Rama Deshpande Paulina Quezada M. Maria Eugenia Segovia Design & Paulina Quezada M. Development Camila Soto Rama Deshpande Mariana Hartwell Vanessa Raphael Rebecca Schifilliti GIANT Daisy, Riley, Chris, Cora Quinn, Harper, Tano, Participants Charlie, Chloe, Hazel, Clem, Chloe, Lexi, Bea, Emdalf, Liz, Lissie, Kev, Jennifer, Josey, Dylan, and Kaleb
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