Challenge: The lyrics of this song are humorous and playful but stress the CHamoru people’s appreciation for elders, who can sometimes be difficult, punitive, or embarrassing to younger generations in their family. The illustrations should be lively and equally humorous to the themes of the song.
Solution: I created fun and playful illustrations that portrayed mischievous and goofy neighborhood kids following around the elder women, at first making fun of their ways, as depicted in the lyrics but with a careful balance of not being disrespectful. Over the course of the story, you’ll see how the kids gradually show their curiosity, appreciation, and respect towards their elders.
