Graphic Novels: Your Secret Weapon For Teaching Social Justice

From Leading from the Library · Hosted by Shannon McClintock Miller

June 03, 2025·19:06

Episode summary

In this episode of Leading from the Library: Graphic novels are highlighted as powerful tools for teaching social justice in education. Amy Brownley shares her experiences from a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute, where she learned to incorporate graphic novels into her K-12 curriculum. The discussion emphasizes the importance of diverse stories in fostering understanding and empathy among students.

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Graphic novels are highlighted as powerful tools for teaching social justice in education. Amy Brownley shares her experiences from a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute, where she learned to incorporate graphic novels into her K-12 curriculum. The discussion emphasizes the importance of diverse stories in fostering understanding and empathy among students.