Every U.S. Voter Should Read this Comic: This Is What Democracy Looks Like, A Graphic Guide To Governance

While visiting a comic book shop (as I do weekly), I spotted a comic book called "This Is What Democracy Looks Like, A Graphic Guide To Governance." This comic book provides a simple, easy-to-follow outline of how the U.S. Government works with illustrations. Most people wouldn't read a history or political science book, but they could be persuaded to read a short comic book and learn!  **It was thanks to comics that I became interested in reading and sketching. When I didn't know a word that a superhero said, I would look it up and learn it! GO GET A COPY. 

WHAT IS IT? It's a 32-page comic book created by The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS). This short comic guide helps to bring democracy back to the hands of the people by explaining what democracy actually means and how the whole thing works.

This guide will be a great jumping-off point to learn about our government. And no matter HOW OLD you are, you can still learn more. 

HOW IT CAME TO BE - This comic book is the result of a collaboration of educators and word-class cartoonists and is designed to help teachers who are working hard to prepare students to be empowered, informed, and civic-minded.  The comic was created by Dan Nott ′18 with editing by CCS director James Sturm and several contributors and collaborators.  Click here to learn more about the comic, Tour, and our project partners.

“Comics can engage and inform even the most reluctant of readers,” says cartoonist and CCS director James Sturm, “and there’s a growing hunger for more civics education and this democracy comic meets that need.”

HOW TO GET A COPY - This Is What Democracy Looks Like: A Graphic Guide to Governance is available for free as a download, or for purchase, educational bundles and individual copies: cartoonstudies.org/democracy

HOW TO GET A COPY!  You can now order individual print copies of This is What Democracy Looks Like, A Graphic Guide to Governance and classroom sets (25+ copies) or download a copy:

• Order the print edition
• Read the comic online for free
• Download the Teaching Guide

ABOUT THE CREATORS

About Mikva Challenge -  Mikva Challenge is a nonpartisan organization that develops youth to be empowered, informed and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society. The not-for-profit works in cities around the country engaging youth in action civics, an authentic and transformative learning process built on youth voice and youth expertise.

About The Center for Cartoon Studies -  The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit college and studio. Drawing upon the talent from our faculty, fellows, students, alumni, and visiting artists, CCS has produced a series of multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic biographies about iconic historical figures (Hyperion/Disney) and The Cartoonist Veteran project (funded by the NEA). At CCS, comics are created to help us understand our community, our world, and ourselves.

The Center for Cartoon Studies, PO BOX 125, White River Junction, Vermont 05001
(802) 295-3319,  info@cartoonstudies.org or media@cartoonstudies.org

CONTACTS FOR EDUCATORS: 

Jill Bass, Chief Education Officer
info@mikvachallenge.org
(773) 807-4093
mikvachallenge.org

Learn more about this project at cartoonstudies.org/democracy