關鍵字：客家繪本、說書人、文化中介者、運用策略、客語學習;Exploring Storytellers′ Strategies for Using Hakka Picture Books Abstract With the growing emphasis on Hakka language revitalization and the transmission of Hakka culture， Hakka picture books have gradually become an important medium for language education and cultural promotion. The Hakka language is an integral part of Hakka culture， while Hakka picture books convey the Hakka language and cultural meanings through illustrations and narratives. The interpretation and guidance provided by storytellers serve as an important link between picture books and audiences. Therefore， this study aims to explore the strategies employed by storytellers in using Hakka picture books， with a focus on their considerations in selecting picture books， storytelling strategies， and perceived learning outcomes. It further examines the role of storytellers as cultural intermediaries in Hakka language promotion and the transmission of Hakka culture. This study adopted a qualitative research approach and collected data through textual analysis， in－depth interviews， and direct observation. The participants consisted of ten storytellers with experience in using Hakka picture books for storytelling. Semi－structured interviews were conducted to explore their practical experiences. Data from Hakka picture books and observations of storytelling activities were also analyzed and cross－examined to enhance the comprehensiveness of the research findings. The findings revealed four major results. First， when selecting Hakka picture books， storytellers primarily considered audience appropriateness， relevance to everyday life and interest， visual appeal， cultural elements， and instructional contexts. Second， storytellers adjusted their storytelling approaches according to the audience′s age， Hakka language proficiency， and activity setting， employing diverse strategies such as language adaptation， visual guidance， supplementary materials， interactive participation， and situational performance. Third， the integration of Hakka picture books with storytellers′ strategies helped enhance learning motivation， promote Hakka language comprehension and use， and deepen learners′ understanding of Hakka culture and participation in learning activities. Fourth， through the selection， interpretation， and cultural translation of picture book content， storytellers transformed Hakka language and cultural elements into everyday experiences that were more accessible to audiences， thereby demonstrating their role as cultural intermediaries. In conclusion， the educational and cultural transmission value of Hakka picture books relies on storytellers′ strategic use and cultural translation. Storytellers are not merely narrators of stories but important cultural intermediaries who connect the Hakka language， Hakka culture， Hakka picture books， and audiences. The findings of this study may serve as a reference for future Hakka language education， the promotion of Hakka picture books， storyteller training， and practices related to the transmission of Hakka culture.
Keywords: Hakka picture books， storytellers， cultural intermediaries， storytelling strategies， Hakka language learning
