About the Workshop

Through shared picture book reading, this workshop guides children to understand the concepts of 'body autonomy' and 'gender safety,' helping them distinguish between 'safe physical contact' and 'touch that should be refused.' It provides parents with methods on how to discuss body protection with their children in a gentle yet firm manner. The goal is to build trust and communication between parent and child, letting children know they 'can speak up bravely.'

Workshop Details

• Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Macau Cardinal Newman Arts and Culture Centre | G/F, 55 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira, Macau
• Target Audience: Parent-child pairs (Children aged 5 – 9)
• Language: Mandarin (Parents and children may respond in Cantonese)
• Capacity: Up to 15 parent-child pairs
• Registration: https://forms.gle/5BsvTM2AmNqM8iwd6
• Enquiries: (853) 2870 3076 / WhatsApp: (853) 6668 4891

Facilitator: Lin Xiangjun

Also known by pen names Lin Daxiang and Chuanjing Shenyi.

• Host of the picture book review channel 【大香嘟嘟客廳】.
• Children's Philosophy Mentor, Picture Book Sharing Specialist, and Book Selector.
• Long-time columnist for publications such as 【從澳門開始的繪本寶物聚】 in Xiao Dian Cang and 山谷小島通信舍 in Macao Daily News.
• Since 2015, has operated the Jingjing Sanyi Picture Book House in Macau's St. Lazarus Parish.
• Over a decade of experience in various aspects of the book industry, focusing on creating healthy gender environments for children, empowering children with special needs, and fostering inclusive communities.
• Certified as a Children's Philosophy Mentor by the Caterpillar Children's Philosophy Foundation and Les Petites Lumières in France.
• Currently works as a Children's Philosophy Mentor, columnist, art book editor, and curator for picture books, exhibitions, books, and reading practices.

Featured Picture Book: Family Album

Little mouse Niesi loves flipping through pages of photos, reminiscing about warm family times. However, behind these sweet pictures lies an unsettling 'secret'—her uncle always behaves strangely and tells her she must not say anything. The feeling of fear grows stronger and stronger until little Niesi finally gathers the courage to tell her mother what's in her heart. Her mother's understanding and actions make home a safe place again...

This is more than just a picture book; it is a gentle yet powerful key, opening an important dialogue about 'body protection' and 'bravely saying no' for children and parents together.