This immersive program explores the evolution of the American comic book as a revolutionary medium for shaping national identity. Students will examine how immigrant and historically marginalized creators, including Jewish Americans, used storytelling to navigate historical upheavals and advocate for justice. This experience bridges history, literacy, and art, empowering young people to use their voices to reflect on the American experience. 

The educational benefits of this program include: 

• Object-based learning and learning from primary sources  
• Reinforcing curriculum content standards of visual and performing art, social studies, and social emotional learning 
• Artmaking inspired by comic books' wide range of style and influence