We'll begin reading Paul Peart-Smith's graphic novel Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation . This...

This week, we revisited exploring stories through graphic novels. We learned about process from JP Coovert and his book Maker Comics:...

This week we discussed Joseph Campbell  and The Hero's Journey. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Hero's Journey | Joseph Campbell's Misread...

This week, we will delve deeper into character arcs to enrich the growth of our characters and narratives. Moral Ascending Character Arc:...

This week we continue to explore character development and character arc. We talked about Destiny Salter's insights on the process of...

During class this week, we learned from the author and illustrator of " The Breakaways ", Cathy G. Johnson, about the process of creating...

This week we spend time sharing and exploring some of our original characters, their external and internal conflicts, and motivations....

This week we used a few different resources to explore the process of generating story ideas in our writing. We familiarized ourselves...

The first book we'll be reading is THE ARRIVAL by Shaun Tan, a graphic novel without words that narrates the tale of an immigrant's journey

Get ready for an inspiring semester ahead! We will delve into historical and contemporary issues to cultivate compassion, empathy, and a...

Did you know our local libraries offer up great programs to reward hitting the books for enjoyment this summer? The Los Angeles Library...