Comics in the Classroom Panel at STAPLE! 2019

Comics in the Classroom Panel at STAPLE! Saturday, Oct. 12th, 2019

Educators and comic creators discuss the usefulness of graphic novels in education, and how indie creators can get their books into classrooms! Join Mr. Morris creator and San Antonio-area teacher Rick Brooks, Eisner Award and Dwayne McDuffy Award-winner and co-creator of Archival Quality Christina “Steenz” Stewart, Waking Life creator and Houston-area teacher Ben Humeniuk, and Conan Audiencey Award-winner and Austin-area teacher Kevin Garcia for the discussion!

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- Comics-related Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for 9th Grade
- Student Comics Workshop Outline
- Comics in the Classroom PowerPoint

STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo is the Southwest's premiere event for independently created comics, zines, art, crafts and games. Occurring annually in Austin, Texas with over 200 exhibiting artists, hours of panels, programming, and on & off-site events!

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