The Comic Book Project

Season 7 Episode 5
My guest, an educator, and youth advocate Dr. Michael Bitz is a founder of a Comic Book Project , a literacy and creativity initiative that has engaged young people in planning, writing, designing, and publishing original comic books since 2001! Comic Book Project is one of those rare gems that are not shining on social media but have spread their influence all over the country and abroad and inspired hundreds if not thousands of kids to explore their creativity.

Listen to the full episode and check the show notes for more details!

https://intheartscene.com/2023/04/23/educator-and-youth-advocate-dr-michael-bitz-on-comic-book-project/

Kk from Comic Book Curious interviews The Comic Book Project founder, Michael Bitz. Thank you Kk and everyone at Comic Book Curious.

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This is a great opportunity for NYC youths! The Comic Book Project is teaming up with NYC's Dept. of Youth and Community Development, Office of the Prevention of Hate Crimes, and Commission on Human Rights to help NYC youths create original comic book characters: Heroes Against Hate. Share with your NYC friends, please!

Lots of great comics today in the mail from Imperial Valley, CA!

https://eca.state.gov/highlight/using-comic-books-engage-youth-around-world
Here's a great article from the US Department of State about our international work this year.

Using Comic Books to Engage Youth Around the World | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs In 2019, ECA's Collaboratory partnered with the nonprofit organization, the Comic Book Project (CBP), to support two innovative comic diplomacy programs.

https://www.facebook.com/ExchangeProgramsAtState/posts/10155961626495810

Our program in Kazakhstan is really coming along! Thanks to the Collaboratory at the US State Department for the support!

Our program in Kazakhstan is really taking off. There are schools all across the country participating. We can't wait to see the comics! Thank you to to US Department of State's Collaboratory for the opportunity.

The Comic Book Project is in Kazakhstan!