Children's Comics and Graphic Novels in Education by Helen Jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education A UK based resource bank about using and teaching comics with children aged 4-11+. Loosely categorised into resources, books, comics, events and projects and comics studies. Always expanding - you can add a suggestion of your own (posts will be moderated). en-us 2020-05-01 16:42:20 UTC 2025-09-26 15:01:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/195599384/6053f58c090e7f943e1db1317f9a6bff/20200402_135214.jpg Resources: They don't count as reading - a blog by Richard Ruddick h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/544489824 This is a great resource for ideas and reflections on using and teaching about comics in schools, written by the Richard Ruddick.  The blog also contains reviews about comics written by children - the best judges!]]> 2020-05-01 17:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/544489824 Events & Projects: The Excelsior Awards h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555441102 The Excelsior Award is the only nationwide book award for graphic novels and manga - where school children aged 9-18 decide the winner.]]> 2020-05-06 17:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555441102 Resources: Comics Club Blog h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555469340 A site dedicated to providing ideas and resources to comics clubs around the country, and to anyone who wants to join in with their ongoing project of Helping Awesome Kids Make Awesome Comics.

On this site are regular monthly Comics Challenges – activities and worksheets that can be used by anyone as a spur to getting kids writing, drawing, reading and making.

]]> 2020-05-06 17:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555469340 Comics: The Phoenix Comic h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555525441 The Phoenix Comic is published weekly and jam packed with great comic strips. It also publishes full length comic stories as part of its Phoenix presents series. ]]> 2020-05-06 17:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555525441 Resources: Dundee Comics Creative Space h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555528341 Dundee Comics Creative Space is a social enterprise project created by the University of Dundee in collaboration with the Rank Foundation and the Dundee Place Partnership Scheme. It is currently running a digital comics club with lots of great activities on its website.]]> 2020-05-06 17:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555528341 Events & Projects: The Comic Book Project h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555530170 Founded by Michael Bitz, the Comic Book Project is an American based, world-renowned literacy initiative that engages young people in the process of planning, writing, designing, and publishing original comic books. ]]> 2020-05-06 18:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/555530170 Comics: The Beano h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556605193 The longest running weekly comic, the Beano celebrated its 80th birthday in 2018, and is still going strong. ]]> 2020-05-07 07:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556605193 Resources: The Beano's website for schools h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556608541 Lesson plans and teaching ideas.]]> 2020-05-07 07:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556608541 Events & Projects: Little Hero Comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556612067 Founded in 2017 by Aaron Rackley, Little Heroes Comics produces and distributes comic making kits to children in healthcare organisations across the UK.]]> 2020-05-07 07:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556612067 Comics: Gosh Comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556626002 The place to go for a fantastic range of children's comics and graphic novels in London and via mail order.]]> 2020-05-07 07:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556626002 Comics Studies: Visual Language Lab h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556636938 Neil Cohn's website exploring the visual language and grammar of comics, and how they can be used in education.]]> 2020-05-07 07:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556636938 Comics Studies: Graphic Medicine h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556643529 Not aimed at education in schools, but very interesting research on the role that comics can play in the study and delivery of healthcare. ]]> 2020-05-07 07:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556643529 Comics Studies: The Language of Comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556656039 In this podcast, Neil Cohn talks to Michael Rosen about the language and grammar of comics.]]> 2020-05-07 07:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556656039 Comics: Comics Scene Magazine h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556660822 This UK magazine is published both online and in a printed edition and covers classic and new comics, kid friendly comics, indie comics, TV and movies inspired by comics, comic Cons and comic culture.]]> 2020-05-07 07:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556660822 Comics Studies: Spin, Weave and Cut h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556671856 Nick Sousanis is an Eisner-winning comics author and an assistant professor of Humanities & Liberal Studies at San Francisco State University.  His work covers research into how comics work and how to use comics in education - with lots of links to great resources.]]> 2020-05-07 07:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556671856 Resources: Neill Cameron' Blog h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556681311 Neill Cameron is a comics writer and illustrator. He is the author of How To Make (Awesome) Comics, Mo-Bot High, Mega Robo Bros, The Pirates of Pangaea (with Daniel Hartwell), amongst other things. His work can regularly be seen in weekly children's comic The Phoenix.]]> 2020-05-07 07:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556681311 Events & Projects: Comic Swap h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556700993 A yearly project giving children to opportunity to make and swap comics, open to all comics clubs both in the UK and globally. A brilliant initiative, run by Hannah Sackett and Lynda Wysocki through Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children's Books.]]> 2020-05-07 08:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556700993 Events & Projects: Comics Youth h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556718946 A youth service providing creative opportunities for children and young people aged 8 – 25 across the Liverpool City Region.
On top of zine creation, reading, and publishing workshops focused on comic books, manga, and zines, they also run youth-led community publishing hubs, and offer volunteer and peer mentoring opportunities.
]]> 2020-05-07 08:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/556718946 Events & Projects: The Big Family Press h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557289068 The Big Family Press is run through the South London Gallery. The community press is used for after school clubs and for family printing each weekend.]]> 2020-05-07 12:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557289068 Resources: Salford Comics Club h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557304865 A comics club based in Salford, the website contains great ideas for comic making activities.]]> 2020-05-07 12:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557304865 Resources: Hannah Berry's Blog for the Booktrust h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557347211 Hannah Berry (UK comics laureate 2019-21) blagged about comics for the Booktrust. Really interesting posts, including how to read comics.]]> 2020-05-07 13:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557347211 Resources: Sarah McIntyre's comics workshops h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557354529 You can access some great videos of comics making workshops with illustrator, writer and comics maker Sarah McIntyre here.]]> 2020-05-07 13:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557354529 Events & Projects: Rabbits Road Press. h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557371166 Rabbits Road Press in East London is open to the public fortnightly for open access riso printing and zine making. They also run workshops for schools.]]> 2020-05-07 13:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557371166 Resources: Jamie Smart's YouTube Channel h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557384733 Jamie Smart - The Phoenix Comic contributor and creator of the extremely popular Bunny Vs. Monkey - has a YouTube channel with videoclips of how to draw characters.

]]> 2020-05-07 13:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557384733 Resources: Adam Murphy's getting started on making comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557416900 Top tips of the Scottish Booktrust Website about comics making from Corpse Talk creator, Adam Murphy.]]> 2020-05-07 13:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557416900 Events & Projects: Free Comic Book Day h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557426144 Free Comic Book Day is held on the first Saturday of May every year.  It has great mini-comics for kids that you can pick up for free from local comics shops.]]> 2020-05-07 13:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557426144 Book: With Great Power Comes Great Pedagogy: Teaching, Learning, and Comics (2020) h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557523592 I've just started browsing this book, and can't wait to read it properly.  With a range of contributors, each chapter investigates a different aspect of comics pedagogy, in practice and future possibilities.  ]]> 2020-05-07 14:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/557523592 Book: Children and Young Adult Comics (2020) h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/560053154 Written by Gwen Athene Tarbox, this is an excellent introduction to comics studies in relation to education and children's literature.  Particularly useful are the case studies, which explain and demonstrate different formal conventions and comics terminology.  ]]> 2020-05-08 15:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/560053154 Book: Graphic Novels for Children and Young Adults: A Collection of Critical Essays (2017) h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567668593 Edited by Gwen Athene Tarbox & Michelle Ann Abate. This book contains very useful chapters and ideas about teaching and using comics in the classroom, particularly around reading choice, identity and culture.]]> 2020-05-12 14:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567668593 Book: Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (1994) h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567688199 Scott McCloud's seminal work on how he believes comics work - and written as a comic. I've read it so many times, I'm now onto my second copy.]]> 2020-05-12 14:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567688199 Book: Making Comics (2019) h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567697441 Lynda Barry's playful and creative approach to story telling and comics makes for inspirational teaching - this book is packed full of her thoughts on children's drawing and exercises to develop visual storytelling skills.]]> 2020-05-12 14:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567697441 Book: When Commas Meet Kryptonite (2010) h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567720409 This practical and informative book by Michael Bitz is an excellent guide into whys, hows and role of teaching comics in schools, running comics clubs and getting children into publishing.]]> 2020-05-12 14:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567720409 The Visual Language of Comics: Introduction to the Structure and Cognition of Sequential Images (2013) h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567732595 Written by Neil Cohn, this book presents his theories around the grammar of comics from a cognitive linguistic perspective. Complex, but very useful when considering how we construct all modes of communication.]]> 2020-05-12 14:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567732595 Comics Studies: The Grid Journal h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567802033 An open access journal, this is a great resources for academic papers in comics studies.]]> 2020-05-12 15:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567802033 Comics Studies: Sequential Arts Narrative in Education h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567816608 This journal is specifically about the pedagogy and study of comics art in education.]]> 2020-05-12 15:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567816608 Comics Studies: Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567863939 With some open access articles, this covers all aspects of the graphic novel, comic strip and comic book.]]> 2020-05-12 15:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567863939 Comics Studies: Studies in Comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567872276 This journal examines the nature of comics, to identify the medium as a distinct art form and to address the medium's formal properties. The upcoming issues - 11.1 - focuses on comics in education.]]> 2020-05-12 15:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/567872276 Resources: Marc makes comics! h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/610703112 Loads of great videos, live draw alongs and drawing tutorials by the cartoonist Marc Jackson.]]> 2020-06-04 10:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/610703112 Comics Studies: Women write about comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671175796 This website contains lots of interesting articles, reviews and critiques of comics by women.]]> 2020-08-06 11:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671175796 Resources: Seven Stories DIY comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671178415 Some fantastic resources here from Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books. Really good ideas on tips on making comics at home.]]> 2020-08-06 11:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671178415 Resources: Freedom City Comics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671181390 This project from Newcastle University has a useful learning framework for teachers to use, exploring comics making with cross curricular links to the KS2 and KS3 curriculum.]]> 2020-08-06 11:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671181390 Resources: The British Library, Discovering Children's Books Resources h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671404892 This excellent resource bank from the British Librart contains great activities such as making minibooks, designing superheroes and comics characters, as well as this guide to making comic strips.]]> 2020-08-06 15:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671404892 Resources: Metaphrog h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671410087 Graphic novelists Metaphrog have lots of useful resources, including videos and 'how to draw' activities on their website.]]> 2020-08-06 15:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671410087 Resources: Jarrett Lerner h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671414802 A whole raft of comics activities are available on the author Jarrett  Lerner's website.]]> 2020-08-06 15:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671414802 Resources: Cartoon Museum h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671421793 The cartoon museum has some excellent workshops and the website also has a bank of free resources - I particularly like the step by step instructions of caricatures of famous figures!]]> 2020-08-06 15:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671421793 Events and Projects: LDComics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671433688 A women led comics forum - while not about primary education, the forum has an interesting blog and is a great place to find out about women comic creators.]]> 2020-08-06 15:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671433688 Comics Studies: Nicola Streeten's history of feminism, comics and humour h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671441637 These excellent illustrated talks give a fascinating history of feminism and comics in the UK, perfect if you you want to develop your own knowledge in this area.]]> 2020-08-06 15:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/671441637 Comics Studies: Dr Mel Comics teachfirst2020 https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/872559489 Mel Gibson is one of the lead academics in comics studies, particularly in relation to girls and children's comics and literature. ]]> 2020-10-29 09:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/872559489 Resources (and comics studies): Jarod Roselló teachfirst2020 https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/881688856 Jarod Roselló's website contains useful resources for teachers and links to his academic writing on comics in the classroom.]]> 2020-11-02 09:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/881688856 Resources: Down the Tubes Website h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945104599 News, events and British comics and more...]]> 2020-11-20 13:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945104599 Resources: Comics Classroom h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945186907 Useful links for comics and cartoons]]> 2020-11-20 13:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945186907 Comic Studies: UAL Comics Research Hub h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945196350 Useful information from the Comics Research Hub based at the London College of Communication.]]> 2020-11-20 13:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945196350 Resources: The Phoenix Skills Hub h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945225803 Online activities and videos from the creators of the Phoenix Comic!]]> 2020-11-20 13:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945225803 Events and resources: Little LICAF h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945241993 Little LICAF is the children and young peoples wing of the Lakes International Comic Art Festival.  Due to the 2020 festival being online, you can access loads of great videos and resources on the website.]]> 2020-11-20 14:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945241993 Events and resources: Thought Bubble Festival (online videos) h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945257789 Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival was online in 2020, and you can watch some great panel discussions, drawing session and more here:]]> 2020-11-20 14:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945257789 Resources: Comic Creator Directory h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945323287 A list of comic creators who can come and do workshops in schools.]]> 2020-11-20 14:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945323287 Resources: Down the tubes map of comic book shops in the UK and Ireland h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945427249 A useful map of comic shops in the UK and Ireland.]]> 2020-11-20 14:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945427249 Resources: A map of UK and Irish independent children's book shops and sellers by Jon Biddle h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945445462 Another great map, including many retailers who sell children's comics and graphic novels.]]> 2020-11-20 14:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/945445462 Comics Studies: Charles Hatfield's blog KinderComics h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1114205170 A critical blog about the intersection of comics and children's literature containing lots of reviews of recently published graphic novels for children, and academic writing about comics.]]> 2021-01-22 14:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1114205170 Resources: Lew Stringer's blog h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1121256684 A useful blog, particularly if you want to know more about the history of British comics.]]> 2021-01-25 10:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1121256684 Resources: Down the Tubes website h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1121264569 DownTheTubes was originally created to be a resource base for people seeking comics artists and writers but has mushroomed over the years to deliver British comics news, interviews and other features.]]> 2021-01-25 10:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1121264569 Comics Studies: COMICS research centre h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1121305093 Ghent university's project on children and comics. This has a particularly excellent bibliography for anyone interested in academic writing on children and comics.]]> 2021-01-25 10:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1121305093 Comics Studies: Professor Latinx h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1123531219 Loads of great interviews with Scholars of Comics About Comics from Around the World.]]> 2021-01-25 18:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1123531219 Resources: Charles M. Schulz Museum h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1210190826 At home activities based on the Peanuts strip and the life of Charles M. Schulz.]]> 2021-02-17 08:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1210190826 Resources: When People Die h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1306897255 When People Die: Stories from Young People is a comic that tells numerous stories about death and resilience from a group of young people. The comic helps readers gain different and better perspectives on grief and what grieving means for young people. These stories and scenarios have been written by a group of young people selected from Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (Robin House), HMYOI Polmont, and Richmond’s Hope, and put together by the team at the Dundee Comics Creative Space.]]> 2021-03-14 10:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1306897255 Resources: Draw Every Day with JJK h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1306916794 Lots of great drawing videos from comic book creator Jarrett J Krosoczka, author of Hey Kiddo and Lunch Lady.]]> 2021-03-14 10:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1306916794 Resources: Origin Stories with JJK h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1309831729 Also from Jarrett J Krosoczka, these are some great interviews with comic book creators, inculding Raina Telgemeier and Gene Leun Yang.]]> 2021-03-15 09:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1309831729 Comics Studies: What were comics? h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1329675960
This study is constructing a data set that indexes the development of the American comic book over its eighty-year history. This project will select a random sample of comic books representing two per cent of all publications produced in the United States each year from 1934 to 2019.]]> 2021-03-19 13:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1329675960 Resources: Comics and Literacy Website h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1477897945 A useful American history and discussion of recent issues in comics and education.]]> 2021-04-30 12:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1477897945 Resources: Lambiek Comiclopedia h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1549913694 An amazing data base from Europe's oldest comics shop in Amsterdam, a huge list and information about a range of comics creators and a rich history of comics from around the world.]]> 2021-05-22 10:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1549913694 Resources: How to think when you draw h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1634770417 This is a fantastic free ebook contaning lots of top tips to help kids draw and create comics.]]> 2021-07-02 10:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1634770417 h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1790296915 2021-10-04 16:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1790296915 Philip Nel h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1878481755 2021-11-09 14:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1878481755 Resources: How to study comics and graphic novels h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1885941959 You want to study comics but are uncertain about where and how to start? This guide covers some of the main aspects to take into account when reading comics. From how comics are produced and read to the various approaches to studying them. From comics traditions and genres around the world to their distribution methods. This guide in comics form, written and drawn by members of the Oxford Comics Network and published by TORCH, The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities, covers the main aspects related to the study of comics and graphic novels.]]> 2021-11-12 05:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1885941959 Resources: Using Comics at KS3 (11-14 years) Resources from the House of Illustration IOEPrimaryPGCE https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1992494846 2022-01-14 15:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/1992494846 Resources: HISTORY COMICS AND COMICS IN EDUCATION h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/2009490239 Great ideas for using graphic novel and comics to teach history and current affairs.]]> 2022-01-24 18:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/2009490239 Resources: Tracey Edmunds Website h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/2010382167 2022-01-25 05:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/2010382167 Resources: The World is Made of Cheese h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/2158735007 How can we use comics in education, medicine, academia etc? This short comic explores how comics can be used and applied in everyday life.]]> 2022-04-26 15:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/2158735007 Resources: Raising a Reader h_c_jones https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/2254018188 An intersting booklet about the benefits of reading comics from the  Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.]]> 2022-08-03 08:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/h_c_jones/comics_in_education/wish/2254018188