Upcoming of interest

Cosmic Comics
Planet Science are keen for input into their Cosmic Comics initiative. The closing date for comments is the 1st Dec. I've mentioned comics a fair amount in my blog through the use of Comic Life and I recently bought a lovely book from TK Maxx called "Classic Children's Comics" edited by Art Spiegelman* and Francoise Mouly. In the introduction there is a very sobering photo of the mass burning of comics in the US in 1949 because they "corrupt young minds".

Abrams, new York (2009) ISBN 978-0-8109-5730-5

The introduction is by Jon Scieszka. Coincidentally, I picked up his take on "The House that Jack Built" - "The Book that Jack Wrote". The illustrations are excellent and by a chap I'd not come across before, Daniel Adel.

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http://www.planet-science.com/categories/extras/cosmic-comics.aspx

* Art Spiegelman produced the fantastic graphic novel "Maus" which is well worth looking out for if don't know it. I can also recommend "In the Shadow of No Towers" by him.

National Climate Week
Although this is some way off, 4th-10th March 2013, it might be worthwhile subscribing to their emails and downloading the resources from their site. They are also keen for organisation to set up Swap Events to highlight awareness. How about setting up an event in your school?

http://www.climateweek.com/