World Cafe: From Storybooks to Ocean Action

Dive into the intersection of storytelling, art, and ocean conservation! This World Cafe dialogue will guide us to explore the illustrated children’s book Song of Whale—a tale of a whale queen’s song and a child’s awakening to marine protection. Through rotating small group discussions, followed by collaborative brainstorming, participants will: Be able to leverage the book’s rich visuals, share their own experiences, and build on each other’s ideas to teach science concepts (marine ecosystems, animal communication) and social-emotional learning (empathy, advocacy). Brainstorm actionable projects linking the story to real-world conservation (e.g., student-led beach cleanups, "whale song" music lessons, eco-art installations). Help us brainstorm ideas for Ocean Literacy Learning Kits! Your suggestions—along with the book—could be used for storytelling sessions with coastal kids in the Philippines. Target Audience: Teachers (K-5 teachers, homeschoolers), parents, environmental educators Capacity | 20 Language | English Host(s) | Carly Leung, Shirley Lam Location | Beyond Cafe & Bar, Causeway Bay About the Book - Song of Whale In the depths of the ocean, a wise whale queen named Marina shares her songs—and her fears—with a curious girl named Wavy. Together, they explore the wonders of the sea and the urgent need to protect it. Explore the book: natureofwonders.my.canva.site ☕ What is World Cafe? World Cafe is a discussion format driven by intentionally crafted questions, designed for 12 or more people to Think Together. ?☕️ In the process, participants are divided into small groups to discuss a question, and then join a new group to discuss the next one. There will be three rounds, each 15 to 20 minutes. After that, everyone comes together to share what they learned. We'll be able to take home the main ideas, themes, and insights that emerged from the discussions. ? What can you expect? 5:30pm doors open. Light refreshments and drinks are included. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm World Cafe ?What is the cost? Standard: HKD 250 per person. Supporter: HKD 300, If you wish to support the future of the World Café (which we aim to host at least one event per month)