International Youth Reading Program
Introduction
BigBang Artwork International Youth Reading Program provides K-12 students opportunities to celebrate their own talents by giving them hands-on experiences in creativity, business, and public speaking . This program combines mentorship with the importance of literacy and reading comprehension.
Reading allows students to discover more possibilities at an early age, and this program showcases the importance of reading, speaking, and listening. Children are inspired to explore and discover their multi-dimensional potential, learn the techniques and tools from professional mentors and the business world while engaging in a diverse, nurturing, and creative community.
This program is designed to inspire a lasting love of reading,speaking and listening. With BigBang Artwork, every child will gain knowledge and experience, expanding their horizons and progressing on the lifelong journey of learning. By mixing a focus on both books and mentors, this program makes a powerful impact on young minds.
We are very honored to be supported by Overseas Chinese Library, Congressman Ro Khanna, Former Assembly Member Kansen Chu.
We will have BigBang Artwork Award Ceremony and International Youth Reading Program Opening Ceremony on April 24,2022 at Stanford.
Date: 4/24/22
Location: Rodin Sculpture Garden, Stanford Cantor Center for Visual Arts.
328 Lomita Dr, Stanford , CA 94305
Agenda
09:00-09:05 Welcome and opening of award ceremony
Lisa Li, President of BigBang Artwork
09:05-09:10 Speaker: Simeone Chien, Director of Constituent Services, Congress Ro Khanna
09:10-09:30 Awards & recognition with winners of CCTV Art Competition
09:30-09:35 Speaker: Kansen Chu, Former California Assembly Member
09:35-09:55 Awards & Recognition with winners of Luxembourg Art Competition
09:55-10:00 Speaker: Zhaonan Duan, Curator of Silicon Valley Art Museum
10:00-10:20 Awards & recognition with all the winners
10:20-10:30 Welcome and opening of International Youth Reading Program
Lisa Li, President of BigBang Artwork
10:30-10:40 Speaker: Lu Zhang, Founder of Fusion Fund. Forbes 30 under 30
10:40-10:50 Speaker: Steve Betando, Interim Superintendent of Evergreen School District
10:50-10:55 Student from K-5 reading presentation
10:55-11:00 Award & recognition
11:00-11:05 Student from 6-8 reading presentation
11:05-11:10 Award & recognition
11:10-11:15 Student from 9-12 reading presentation
11:15-11:20 Award & recognition
11:20-11:35 Acceptance Speech
11:35-12:00 Networking
Invited speakers(Keep Updating)
Zhaonan Duan
Curator of Silicon Valley Art Museum
Berryessa School Board Member, Former California Assembly Member
Simeone Chien
Director of Constituent Services, Congress Ro Khanna
Lu Zhang
Founder of Fusion Fund. Forbes 30 under 30
Steve Betando
Interim Superintendent
Evergreen School District
Califonia State Treasurer
Steve Betando
Interim Superintendent
Evergreen School District
Dr. Hilaria Bauer
Superintendent
Alum Rock Union School District
Jo Boaler
Professor
Stanford Graduate School of Education
Sponsor
BigBang Artwork recognizes that effective public speaking skills can help with academic and professional advancement. We offer K-12 students opportunities to practice public speaking. Our biweekly events allow for 3 students to present: one from elementary school, one from middle school, and one from high school. Each presentation is 15-20 minutes. This opportunity is open to all K-12 students in any school district since the event is simultaneously held in-person and virtually. If you or your child would like to practice public speaking in-person or virtual with us, please fill in the form below. We will review all the applications and notify the student upon selection.