Eco Comics: Creating A Sustainable World Through Graphic Novels and Education
With the "Green New Deal," or a variations of it becoming a reality, the emerging iconic status of Greta Thurnberg, and the near daily announcements of a plant-based initiative from a number of fast food chains, what is undeniable is that the Earth's well being is once again at the forefront of our global consciousness. And it is not surprising that an industry that has often been at the cutting edge of social issues has been pulling its weight when it comes to the environment. A number of creator-driven works have touched on issues ranging from climate change, sustainability, and pollution, as well as a number of the consequences stemming from said environmental travesties. The panel will focus on the creators fighting the good fight, by exploring the creative process and messaging behind their eco-conscious comics.
This panel is moderated by Michael Gianfrancesco, teacher and LitX Founding Member. Our participants include the following professionals:
Ivy Noelle Weir: Comic writer of Archival Quality and the upcoming The Secret Garden on 81st Street
Dr. Jay Hosler: Professor of Biology at Juniata University and comic writer/artist of The Way of the Hive and The Sandwalk Adventures
Kate Reed Petty: Novelist and writer of The Leak graphic novel
Matt Brady: Science educator, author, and co-founder of "The Science Of"
Cindy Jensen-Elliot: Educator and children's book author of Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, a Life in Nature, Weeds Find a Way, and the book Dig In.
Show links:
LitX Twitter: @wearelitx
Michael Gianfrancesco Twitter: @tryingteacher
Ivy Noel Weir: https://www.ivynoelleweir.com/
Jay Hosler: https://jayhosler.com/index.html
Kate Reed Petty Twitter: @pettykate
Matt Brady: https://thescienceof.org/
Cindy Jenson-Elliot: http://www.cindyjensonelliott.com/
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