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Category Archives: Feature
The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Vol. 2 (1863)
1863: The continuing saga of a Yankee school teacher in the Union Army. ⭐ FINALIST: “Best Graphic Novel” (Nat’l Cartoonists Society / 2019) ⭐ FINALIST: Excellence in Graphic Lit. (Pop Culture Classroom / 2020)
Build a World: Witch’s Cottage
A branchy tour of the witch’s front yard, gardens, &c.:
Build a World: Orchard Wall
A stump-hut near the top of the old Giant’s Wall:
Build a World: Cave Ruins
A quick landscape around the ruins of an ancient jungle cave site:
Build Your Own 8-Page “Quarterfold” Mini (Video)
When you’ve drawn your story, and you’re ready to self-publish it…
The Four Dragons
or, Knight Versus Nature. (COMICS CAMP 2016)
Bobby Draws: A Journey
How can disabled artists draw comics if, for example, they can’t use their hands, move their bodies, or even describe their story ideas? Some of my students taught me how …
Jose’s Journey: “Painful to Remember”
One immigrant’s quest to find work and dignity in the United States.
The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Vol. 1 (1861-62)
1862: A NEW HAMPSHIRE TEACHER GOES TO WAR / Freeman Colby’s diary from his first 9 months in the Union Army! ⭐ “Great Graphic Novel for Teens” (YALSA, 2017)
Dia de los Muertos 2015 @ VT Folklife Center
Drawn during the annual Story Circle…
Common Core + Comics: Election Edition!
Here’s a look at how the COMMON CORE Anchor Standards factor into a recent comics feature: