Let’s Go!: A Kids Comics Studio Anthology

Get ready for wild rides, fantastical creatures, epic disasters, and silly tales—told entirely through comics!From friendly dragons to menacing birds to clever bugs, pugs, space whales, and sharks, this jam-packed anthology for young readers is bursting with unforgettable characters. Inside, you’ll find owls who can’t fly, D&D adventures gone off the rails, a mouse castle perched on top of a turtle, a mischievous ghost who finds a friend, a monster-filled train, and even Little Red Riding Hood — just to name a few!Created by a group of artists and writers who love making comics for kids, Let’s Go is a joyful celebration of imagination, friendship, and finding your voice.Whether you’re into silly stories, spooky ones, or magical mischief, there’s something in here for you. What are you waiting for?Let’s Go!!!What You’ll Find in This Book:28 playful, age-appropriate comics for kids ages 6-10Friendship and teamwork stories that highlight collaboration, trust, and positive relationshipsStories that explore self-discovery, confidence, and courage with an emphasis on growth and personal agencyImagination and funny tales that will inspire young readers to create their own storiesNature-based storytelling elements, perfect for connecting to science, art, SEL, and the environmentKid-friendly graphic novel fiction (fantasy, mystery, adventure) that builds literacy skills through fun, engaging storytellingStories that promote resilience, problem-solving, and perseverance—ideal for classroom discussions and book clubsCurriculum Tie-InsVisual Literacy: Each story offers opportunities to teach visual storytelling in ELA, art, and media studiesSTEM Connections: Some stories touch on biology, cause-effect relationships, observation, and curiosity-driven learningSocial-Emotional Learning (SEL): Many of the stories support empathy, self-regulation, and belongingCultural Diversity: Contributors come from a wide range of backgrounds (noted in bios)Creative Writing: These short comics make excellent writing prompts and read-alouds for lessons and workshopsWhy Kids, Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Will Love This Book:A joyful collection of kid-friendly comicsShowcases a wide variety of storytelling and visual stylesCelebrates imagination, friendship, and resilienceGreat for classrooms, school libraries, homeschooling, and budding cartoonistsContributors: Alberto González, Alondra Araujo, Annie Samuel, Anne-Marie Perks, Ashlee Wagner, Bert Tzeng, Bob Thibeault, Bryan Robles, Cėsar Lador, Claire Murray, David Quinn, Deborah Tyson, Deven Hoover, Di Kostic, Edna Cabcabin Moran, Eli Estrella Pérez, Geoff Wagner, Gina McMillen, Hollie Michaels, Ingrid Jorgensen, Jade Vaughan, Janna Morishima, Jeff Larkin, Jeslyn Sebold, Johnell DeWitt, Julia Maisen, Maggie Shang, Maritza Ruiz-Kim, Michelle Mullen, Nicole Harwood, Patrick Lugo, Rowena Zahnrei, Sarah Giles, Sarah E. Steinberg Read more