Despite the graphic novel&rsquo\;s skyrock eting popularity\, many still view the art form as unsophisticated or less credible than traditional forms of literature. In this talk\, comic artis t Josh Tuininga shows how comi c books and graphic novels are not only powerful art forms but have unique abilities to challenge young readers in surprising ways that can help pre pare students for a rapidly changing future. \; \;
\nTuining a traces the origins of sequential art&mdash\;exploring the evolution of t he art form and its impact on readers and culture throughout history. He a lso shares an in-depth look at the sequential art process as he presents h is graphic novel\, \;We Are Not Strangers&mdash\;a true family story which follows a Jewish immigrant&rsquo\ ;s efforts to help his Japanese-American neighbors while they are incarcer ated during World War II.
\nAbout the presenter:
\nJosh Tuinin ga \;(he/him) is an author\, artist\, and designer. After studying fin e art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, he founded an art an d design agency\, where he continues to work as creative director. His wor k has been published in the magazines Communication Arts and HOW Design. T uininga is the author of the children&rsquo\;s books \;Why Blue? \ ;and \;Dream On. \;We Are Not Strangers \;is his first graphic novel.
\nTuininga lives in North Bend.
\nThis program is made possible by the Humanities WA Speakers Bureau. \;
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