A
A GIANT PHOTO ALBUM
COMMUNITY SELF-PORTRAITS
A GIANT PHOTO ALBUM FEATURING THE COMMUNITY OF THE BABCOCK LIBRARY
COPYRIGHT © 2026 THE GIANT ROOM
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 Library and bring GIANT creative STEM experiences to the Connecticut community at the Babcock Library. We implemented a Remix Station with Babcock Library’s director, Kaitlyn Moseley.
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 Babcock 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
Community Self-Portraits Station at Babcock Library
The mission given to the communityat the station
OF COMMUNITY THE
THE LIBRARY
NATALIE NICE
Natalie’sAutograph
Values:
Taking care of the planet
James’sAutograph JAMES
Age: 5
Ralph’sAutograph RALPH
Powers:
Not littering
Values:
Kindness
Age: 7 1/2
RALPH
AARON
Aaron’sAutograph
Age: 4
Emilia’sAutograph
Age: 10
Values:
Powers: Being kind
Helping pets and wild animals
THEANIMALBADGE
ISAAC
Isaac’s Autograph
ISAAC
Age: 8
THEKINDNESSBADGE
Powers:
Donate toys and food to people in need
Plant flowers and trees
Values:
Family and friends
Bible and Jesus
MARGARET
Margaret’sAutograph
Age: 6
SORANUSCAURUS
Soren’sAutograph
Age: 9
CALEB THE FARM MAIL DRIVER
Caleb’sAutograph
CALEB THE FARM MAIL DRIVER
Age: 10
Values:
Powers: Helping others
Being respectful
TH ACTOR GE
Theo’s Autograph
Age: 6
NAME:
DRAW A SELF-PORTRAIT
AGE:
POWERS: VALUES:
AWARD YOURSELF WITH A COMMUNITY BADGE
NAME:
AGE:
DRAW A SELF-PORTRAIT
POWERS:
AWARD YOURSELF WITH A COMMUNITY BADGE
NAME:
DRAW A SELF-PORTRAIT
AGE:
POWERS:
A
VALUES:
Choose one.
NAME:
AGE:
DRAW A SELF-PORTRAIT
POWERS: VALUES:
AWARD YOURSELF WITH A COMMUNITY BADGE
NAME:
DRAW A SELF-PORTRAIT
AGE:
POWERS:
A
VALUES:
Choose one.
A GIANT THANK YOU TO THE BABCOCK
LIBRARY, THE KIDS, FAMILIES, AND GIANT TEAM MEMBERS WHO MADE THIS PUBLICATION POSSIBLE.
Concept & Planning
Design & Development
Azadeh Jamalian, PhD
Rebecca Schifilliti
Rama Deshpande
Paulina Quezada M.
Maria Eugenia Segovia
Paulina Quezada M.
Camila Soto
Rama Deshpande
Mariana Hartwell
Vanessa Raphael
Rebecca Schifilliti
GIANT
Participants
Natalie, James, Ralph, Aaron, Emilia, Isaac, Margaret, Soren, Caleb, and Theo.
A B O U T
The GIANT Room
The GIANT Room is a creative co-design lab that provides opportunities for children, families, and educators to collaborate with designers, policymakers, scientists, artists, and engineers.
In addition, on our GIANT Remix platform, we provide opportunities for children to co-design and co-publish books and games they can read and play with their friends and family.
LEARN
A GIANT PHOTO ALBUM
COPYRIGHT © 2026
GIANT ROOM