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Ecbacc Comic Workshops

Tue., March 2, 4:30 p.m., free, Free Library, West Oak Branch, 2000 Washington Lane, 215-685-2843; Wed., March 3, 4 p.m., free, Free Library, Wynnefield Branch, 5325 Overbrook Ave., 215-685-0298, ecbacc.com.

by Julia West

Published: Feb 24, 2010

[ comics/kids ]

Yumy Odom doesn't need X-ray specs to see what's missing from youth's lives. "It's like being lobotomized: [Kids] go to school and learn math, reading, science, but the creative arts have been removed," says Odom, founder of the East Coast Black Age of Comics Conventions. The ECBACC is touring the libraries of Philly in conjunction with One Book, One Philadelphia to get kids hyped on reading, writing and drawing through a love of comic books. Like superheroes, Odom and his team are protecting the youth against evil that lurks in the city: illiteracy and art apathy. It all leads to their big convention on May 15.

Tue., March 2, 4:30 p.m., free, Free Library, West Oak Branch, 2000 Washington Lane, 215-685-2843; Wed., March 3, 4 p.m., free, Free Library, Wynnefield Branch, 5325 Overbrook Ave., 215-685-0298, ecbacc.com.

Comments

I live in Ghana, and will be in the States at that time. It will definately be on my itenerary to get to this workshop, with as many interested children as possible. I also intend to take this fabulous concept of interest in reading, and Bro. YUMY's 'STARS' program, back to Ghana, where I work with our future leaders with African-Centered Education.
by Elimisha Jaliwa on March 7th 2010 4:53 AM



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