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This graphic novelist and reaing ambassador tells kids to reach beyond their comfort zone
Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang wrestled with his identity growing up, but he̥s made the Chinese-American experience one of the main subjects of his critically acclaimed work. One of this year̥s MacArthur Fellowship winners and the...
Curated Video
Graphic Stories
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Graphic Stories," describes the elements of a graphic novel as well as how to create a graphic story.
Curated Video
Developing understanding of 'When Stars are Scattered' through rich discussions
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the main ideas of ‘When Stars are Scattered’. Key learning points: - 'When Stars are Scattered' is a graphic novel memoir of Omar Mohamed's experience of living in a refugee camp in Kenya. - Omar and his...
Great Big Story
The Legendary Cartoonist Changing the Face of Comics
Discover the remarkable journey of Daniel Clowes, an influential figure in the world of comics whose creations like 'Ghost World' and 'Eightball' reshaped the landscape of graphic storytelling.
Great Big Story
The Legendary Cartoonist Changing the Face of Comics
Discover the remarkable journey of Daniel Clowes, an influential figure in the world of comics whose creations like 'Ghost World' and 'Eightball' reshaped the landscape of graphic storytelling. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this...
Great Big Story
The Legendary Cartoonist Changing the Face of Comics
Discover the remarkable journey of Daniel Clowes, an influential figure in the world of comics whose creations like 'Ghost World' and 'Eightball' reshaped the landscape of graphic storytelling. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this...
Wonderscape
John Lewis: A Lifetime of Service and Activism
This video explores John Lewis's post-SNCC career, detailing his leadership in voter registration, his tenure in the US Congress, and his continued activism. It highlights his commitment to civil rights, healthcare reform, and education,...
Curated Video
Fiction and Non Fiction
This video goes over different examples of fiction and non-fiction books. Some genre is mentioned. It begins to teach students about author's purpose. The purpose of a non-fiction book is to inform us. The purpose of a fiction book is to...
Curated Video
Comic Books that Prepare you for the IELTS Exam!
Today I’ll talk about 3 comic book series that will prepare in a variety of ways for your next IELTS Exam.
PBS
Are Graphic Novels... Novels? (Feat. Princess Weekes)
In the past few decades, literature has expanded to not only mean the “novel” but “graphic novels” as well. Today we are gonna break down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis and...
PBS
How Manga Took Over American Bookshelves (Feat. Princess Weekes)
Astro Boy, Dragon Ball, Akira, Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer, Death Note all these interesting, iconic anime have something very much in common they started off as: manga. Manga, by its most simplistic definition, are comics or graphic...
Curated Video
How to encourage youngsters to read actual books and reduce screen time
New ReviewDespite recommendations that youth limit their recreational screen time to under two hours, more data is showing that fewer teens are reading books and limiting screen access. Steve Truch, the founding psychologist of the Reading...
Curated Video
DJ Steve Aoki Debuts 'Neon Future' Comic Book Adaptation
Acclaimed music producer, DJ and entrepreneur Steve Aoki is dipping his toe into comic books. At New York Comic Con Aoki debuted 'Neon Future,' his dystopian comic debut.
Curated Video
DJ Steve Aoki Debuts 'Neon Future' Comic Book
Acclaimed music producer, DJ, and entrepreneur Steve Aoki is dipping his toe into comic books. At New York Comic Con Aoki debuted 'Neon Future,' his comic debut.
Curated Video
Hollywood plays catchup to comics
Several superhero movies are coming to the big screen this summer. But they lag behind the comics they're based on, when it comes to diversity.
Curated Video
Netflix aims to fit epic comic The Sandman into new series
It's taken 35 years, but Neil Gaiman believes he's done the impossible: adapt The Sandman, his hugely successful comic book, for television in a new Netflix series.
Curated Video
How school librarians deal with controversial books
Joseph Jeffrey is the chair of Canadian School Libraries, a non-profit that works with schools to develop standards and policies for their libraries. He joins us with his thoughts on the Alberta government's push to change the rules...
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INTERVIEW Jason Momoa on why he thinks Graphic Novels are so popular at the Conan UK Big Screen Premiere at London England. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
INTERVIEW Jason Momoa on why he thinks Graphic Novels are so popular at the Conan UK Big Screen Premiere at London England. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
Curated Video
Comic Books Have A History Of Social, Political Commentary
Graphic novels have been the target for some book bans across the country, and some point to the works' political commentary as the reason.
Bloomberg
David Harbour on 'Overwhelming' Comic-Con Experience, Graphic Novels, & Steve Harrington | Going Geek
"This is my first time at Comic-Con and it is my first time in San Diego Comic-Con, and it is quite overwhelming. The amount of nerd fandom, which I really appreciate and identify with, is extraordinary."
Curated Video
Graphic Novels, Comic Books Are Growing In Popularity
Graphic novel sales boomed last year, with some saying the pandemic led readers to the genre.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Comic Book Teaches Genetics, Biology
We'll talk with the author of a new book that teaches genetics in the form of a graphic novel.