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Cartooning Teen Stories: Using comics to explore key life issues with yo

ung people
  • ISBN-13: 9781849056311
  • Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
  • By Jenny Drew
  • Price: AUD $56.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 15/03/2016
  • Format: Paperback (297.00mm X 213.00mm) 184 pages Weight: 698g
  • Categories: Teenagers: advice for parents [VFXC1]
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Comics are perfect for working with young people. More than just sci-fi and superheroes, they can help young people to explore the issues affecting them and to express their own ideas. Introducing the comic participation model, this practical resource explains why comics are so relatable and engaging for young people. It looks at the different applications of comics, from simple doodle games to communicate one-on-one, to panel comics that relay entire stories.
 
Five sample comics created in collaboration with young people are included covering issues such as mental health, sexuality, trauma and bullying. There is also a practical how-to guide for creating a comic on any subject regardless of artistic ability, and accompanying session plans and worksheets that can be adapted to suit the needs of any individual.
Acknowledgements. Notes on the text. Foreword by a young collaborator. Part 1: Working with comics and young people. 1. Introduction. 2. The therapeutic application of the arts. 3. The Comic Participation Model. 4. How to use the comics in this book. Part : Six comics. Allen - the story of a young carer. Brian - the story of a young person with ADHD. Emily - the story of a young person exploring her sexual identity. Jay - the story of a transgender person. Lauren - the story of someone with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Cartoon Your Life - A comic about how to make a comic. Part 3: Practical resources. The Safe Spoken Word - a workshop on how to share stories safely. Lesson plans and worksheets. Young carers and mental health (Allen). ADHD (Brian). LGB issues and homophobia (Emily). Gender (Jay). Trauma and resilience (Lauren). Answers to Quizzes. References.
This is a must read for anyone who cares about people. Jenny Drew successfully uses the comics form to present experiences of young people in a way that invites us to reflect on how cultural issues can impact lives. Her provision of the historical and social context and inclusion of workshop templates and resources offers insight into how such pressures can be understood and addressed.
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