Sometimes the best way to grin and bare it is with comics. Give your
day a smile with these activities about comics and anime.
CONNECT:
- Comics are actually a 20th century phenomenon. Read about their history at http://www.comic-art.com/history/history1.htm
- Her’s the Japanese counterpart history of anime: https://www.rightstufanime.com/anime-resources-global-history-of-anime
- Comics is a way to learn about culture, such as Hindi: https://www.untumble.com/blog/10-popular-hindi-cartoons-kids/
- Learn how to read manga at http://www.mangaforkids.com/howto.php
CREATE:
- Comics can be a family thing. Here’s how you can create a comic strip together: http://www.mykidsadventures.com/create-comic-strip-kids/
- Try some of these superhero crafts for kids: https://thejoysofboys.com/superhero-crafts-for-kids/
- Make your own comics with this online comic generator at http://gws.ala.org/content/makebeliefscomix
- Party with cartoons at https://tipjunkie.com/cartoon-characters/
CARE:
- Comics can be a fun way to read. Get your own free comics and promote free comics day on Free Comic Book Day: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/
- Comics need your help as its free expression continues to be threatened: http://cbldf.org/
- Comics can be an effective way to show inclusiveness, such as Archie’s new character with Autism: https://www.kveller.com/archie-comics-now-has-a-character-with-autism/
- Host a hunger heroes food drive play date: https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/hunger-heroes-a-food-drive-play-date/
CAREERS:
Do you find yourself doodling in comics? Maybe there’s a career for you
in that. Even if you don’t draw, you might find yourself in the comics industry:
writing, manufacturing, selling, reviewer,
events planning, even librarianship. No
joke!
Note to parents: here is a parent’s guide to anime: http://www.abcb.com/parents/
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