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Sequential

The Stoytelling Power of Comic Books

2024-05-22 16:00:00 2024-05-22 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Sequential Artist Josh Tuininga shows how comic books and graphic novels are powerful art forms, with unique abilities to challenge young readers in surprising ways and prepare students for a changing future. University Place -

Wednesday, May 22
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-22 16:00:00 2024-05-22 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Sequential Artist Josh Tuininga shows how comic books and graphic novels are powerful art forms, with unique abilities to challenge young readers in surprising ways and prepare students for a changing future. University Place -

Artist Josh Tuininga shows how comic books and graphic novels are powerful art forms, with unique abilities to challenge young readers in surprising ways and prepare students for a changing future.

Despite the graphic novel’s skyrocketing popularity, many still view the art form as unsophisticated or less credible than traditional forms of literature. In this talk, comic artist Josh Tuininga shows how comic books and graphic novels are not only powerful art forms, but have unique abilities to challenge young readers in surprising ways and can help prepare students for a rapidly changing future.  

Tuininga traces the origins of sequential art—exploring the evolution of the art form and its impact on readers and culture throughout history. He also shares an in-depth look at the sequential art process as he presents his graphic novel, We Are Not Strangers—a true family story which follows a Jewish immigrant’s efforts to help his Japanese-American neighbors while they are incarcerated during World War II. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens (9-12) | Teens (13-18) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Author event |

University Place

Phone: 253-548-3307

Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
University Place Large Meeting Room
Enjoy simple picture books, songs, fingerplays and movement games.

Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
University Place Large Meeting Room
Hang out in an inclusive space with snacks, crafts, games and more!

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
University Place Large Meeting Room
Great books and more, at great prices!

Rescheduled
Sun, Apr 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Sunday, April 27, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Tech assistance in the library.

Sun, Apr 27, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech assistance in the library.

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
University Place Large Meeting Room
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills. Simple crafts, games, and coloring pages available while you wait.

Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
University Place Small Meeting Room
Tech assistance in the library.