Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce the addition of four new panels to our growing list of 2024 Panel and Workshop Programming! There will be over 130 panels and workshops hosted in our 11th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions!
The titles, moderators, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows:
New Panel Additions:
Creating Relatable LGBTQ+ Characters in Film and Books: Moderator TBA. A discussion on hollow representation of the LGBTQ+ community in books and film. We will discuss the forced checkmark boxes that writers/screenwriters are using and truly not creating relatable LGBTQ+ characters. (60 min)
NaNoWriMo – Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Moderator – Carma Haley Shoemaker. The program allegedly ignored reports of minors possibly being exploited, going back 10+yrs, and chose to ignore it even, though one of their mods were involved. Should you to continue to participate? Well, let’s discuss this, so you can learn about what has been going down, and make your choice to stay or go.
Today’s Gaming: Moderator TBA: Let’s talk about how far we have come in graphics, technology, and storytelling in video game development, and how our evolving culture has affected today’s gaming scene. (60 min)
Writing for Children: Moderator TBA. An in-depth conversation on writing age-appropriate prose for children. What do you need to be conscious of? What boundaries should you not cross? How to you handle difficult subjects? Join us and share your thoughts! (60 min)