Developing Empathy with Comics & Graphic Novels

Developing Empathy with Comics & Graphic Novels


Recorded October 27, 2020

This free webinar features Jerry Craft, Tracy Edmunds, Grace Ellis, Talia Hurwitz, Rossie Stone, and Anthony Zuiker discussing their unique perspectives on the process of developing empathy with comic books & graphic novels. The 60-minute session is moderated by LibraryPass’ Chief Ambassador, John Shableski.


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