Avery
Here and Now is a comic that sheds light on technology and social media use, and how millennial relationships today are adversely affected. But, rather than casting social media as evil, this comic aims to show that social media and technology are powerful resources, but that we are simply needing to shift our habits.
Caleb
“Climb That Tree” is a comic that uses animal characters to make the topic of inclusive education easier to understand for young children. The Urban 4H teens were particularly interested in providing feedback for this comic, and made numerous suggestions that turned a nuanced topic into something that anyone can use as a learning tool.
Alice
“Water we? What Are We” is a comic that simplifies issues related to water management, and makes them accessible for young children. More specifically, this comic enables people to apply resource management to their own lives, and take ownership of their actions, and how they may adversely impact others.
Megan
Respecting History applies intersectionality to voting, and shows teens that it is important for them to vocalize their beliefs. Recognizing that voting rights is difficult concept for people under voting age to understand and prioritize, Megan incorporated the teen feedback, and was able to make the comic both informative, and inspiring.
Sarah
In Herstory vs. History, Sarah illustrates how gender inequality in high school opportunities contributes to the gender wage gap. After receiving feedback from the teens, Sarah also included a component that allows readers to become aware of their own biases, preventing people from villainizing one another.