Taiwan Literature Exhibition: Reading Taiwan | Understanding the Comics of C. C. Tsai

Explore a collection of Classic Chinese graphic novels (English/Chinese) that enlighten as they entertain by bestselling Taiwanese comic artist CC Tsai (Tsai Chih-chung 蔡志忠). Talks by CC Tsai's book translator/author, Professor Brian Bruya, and educator Austin Belanger-Iott reveal how CC Tsai became a bestselling cartoonist, the methods by which translation opened a new market and readership, and the ways that storytelling and visual communication engage students and readers of all ages. Zine take-away activity on Confucian Analects for audience participants. Special book prizes for teachers and educators - contact chinese.studies@umich.edu for details..

Free and open to the public.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact AADL at howarde@aadl.org. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

AADL is hosting this event which is co-sponsored by the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization and the U-M Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.