News Clip6:23
PBS

Author Marlon James On Never Outgrowing The Magical

12th - Higher Ed
Marlon James is best known for writing literary fiction, including “A Brief History of Seven Killings,” which won the prestigious Man Booker Prize. But his latest book, “Black Leopard, Red Wolf,” draws on a lifelong love of comics and...
News Clip5:22
PBS

This graphic novelist and reaing ambassador tells kids to reach beyond their comfort zone

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video17:02
TED Talks

Scott McCloud: The visual magic of comics

12th - Higher Ed
In this unmissable look at the magic of comics, Scott McCloud bends the presentation format into a cartoon-like experience, where colorful diversions whiz through childhood fascinations and imagined futures that our eyes can hear and touch.
Instructional Video18:39
TED Talks

Jarrett J. Krosoczka: How a boy became an artist

12th - Higher Ed
This talk paints the funny and touching story of a little boy who pursued a simple passion: to draw and write stories. With the help of a supporting cast of family and teachers, Jarrett J. Krosoczka tells how he grew up to create beloved...
Instructional Video10:19
TED Talks

TED: How comic strips create better health care | Sam Hester

12th - Higher Ed
Comics creator Sam Hester is part of a growing movement within health care: graphic medicine. In short, literally drawing attention to a patient's needs and goals with pictures to foster better and more accessible caretaking. Hester...
Instructional Video3:50
Bedtime History

The Story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

6th - 12th
New ReviewThe Duomo, or Florence Cathedral, is one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Its massive red-brick dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, changed the course of architecture forever. Built over centuries, the...
Instructional Video4:46
Curated Video

Black Girl Geek Magic – She’s Blazing The Trail For All Like Her

3rd - Higher Ed
Her family’s love of good stories, whether they were comics, anime, video games or even the Harry Potter Books, were all a key part of shaping the “geek” in Jamila Rowser’s personality while traveling the world as a military brat with...
Instructional Video2:39
Curated Video

How to Self-Publish Your Manga Comics & Cartoons

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to self-publish manga comics and cartoons from art instructor Chris Hart in this Howcast video.
Instructional Video2:06
Curated Video

4 Manga Drawing Techniques

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn four manga drawing techniques from art instructor Chris Hart in this Howcast video.
Instructional Video11:11
Instructional Video0:54
Curated Video

This Female Comic Book Author is Changing the Way We See Sci-Fi!

3rd - Higher Ed
After traveling the world with her book-loving military family, Jamila Rowser was inspired to create comics for women of color, made by women of color. Jamila's passion for trailblazing is quite inspiring; now is the time to be the...
Instructional Video3:43
Curated Video

Ronaldinho: A Football Superstar with a Giving Nature

6th - Higher Ed
Ronaldinho, the Brazilian football superstar, is known not only for his incredible skills on the field but also for his philanthropy and love for life. He has been appointed as an official spokesperson for Sport for Development and Peace...
Instructional Video3:10
Curated Video

What are plants used for?

Pre-K - 3rd
Did you know that cotton t-shirts, rubber boots and comics all come from plants? Living things - Amazing plants - Plant uses Learning Points Plants are used to make lots of things we use every day. A Twig Junior Film - Core science...
Instructional Video9:09
Bedtime History

Stan Lee for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about the childhood and life of Stan Lee, the famous comic book writer, from his early days at a publishing company to the rise of the MCU.
Instructional Video4:48
Great Big Story

The Legendary Cartoonist Changing the Face of Comics

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video9:29
Curated Video

The Real History of the Partition of India & Pakistan in Ms. Marvel

12th - Higher Ed
But a lot of the magic behind the bangles has been lost to time, war, and trauma. And Kamala has yet to learn how to control these forces. Based on real historical events, Kamala's family was forcibly displaced and lost loved ones during...
Instructional Video15:09
Curated Video

ChatGPT for Creatives - Creating Lists

Higher Ed
In this video, you will learn how to create lists in ChatGPT with examples. We will begin by creating a basic list and then search for something more specific in our prompts. You will learn to create a list with a context.
Instructional Video7:23
PBS

Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju

9th - Higher Ed
Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be. After all, he is part of the longest running film franchise in the world, but you might be surprised to learn that his history in literature is just as...
Instructional Video4:45
Great Big Story

The Legendary Cartoonist Changing the Face of Comics

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:45
Great Big Story

The Legendary Cartoonist Changing the Face of Comics

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:48
Curated Video

Colson Whitehead

9th - Higher Ed
The first author to win the Pulitzer Prize for two consecutive novels, Colson Whitehead is one of the United States’ most versatile writers.
Instructional Video10:19
Weird History

George Carlins - 7 Words

12th - Higher Ed
For decades, George Carlin was one of the most original and popular comedians to take the stage. His “Seven Words You Can Never Say on TV” routine is often hailed as a masterpiece of standup comedy and helped him get the title of one of...
Instructional Video14:19
Mythology & Fiction Explained

Amazons - The Most Feared Warrior Women of Greek Mythology (Greek Mythology Explained)

12th - Higher Ed
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the Greek legend of the Amazons
Instructional Video13:01
Weird History

The Dark Secret Behind The Creator Of Tintin

12th - Higher Ed
Tintin is one of the world’s most beloved comic book characters. However, his creator Herge has a dark secret no one wants to talk about. During World War Two he was accused of being a nazi collaborator. From his time in the Boy Scouts...