@leedslitfest.bsky.social is bringing together comics, creativity, and conversation this June, and we've picked out three brilliant events for graphic novel fans, aspiring creators, and anyone interested in the power of storytelling.
Graphic novelists @myfanwytristram.bsky.social and @rickardsisters.com explore protest, activism, and the role comics can play in challenging injustice. A timely and thought-provoking discussion about speaking up and making change through art.
www.leedslitfest.co.uk/events/placa...
Terrifying thread which raises the point I often think about.
Fascism didn't start in 1939 like most people seem to think.
It started long before Hitler was even elected. It's insidious.
RIP Anthony Head, sorry we overlooked your many roles, but the Gold Blend ads of our childhood really stayed with us
(this sculpture is in Brighton Pavilion if you want to look at it)
Danielle Tute
Danielle Tute
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Rickard Sisters
It’s not shocking news that hitting kids makes them unhappy - but I am shocked to read that 1 in 5 ten year olds are physically assaulted by their care givers.
Please can England and N. Ireland make the laws on ‘reasonable chastisement’ match Scotland and Wales? www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Children will need to reclaim the internet in the same way women fought to reclaim the streets after the Yorkshire Ripper.
When there are predators endangering people, a healthy society tries to control the threat, not the prey.
Why graphic novels?
What would YOU do for a free meringue?
Thank you @hayfestival.bsky.social for having us (and feeding us)
What are you up to this weekend?
Come to Leeds on Saturday lunchtime, you know you want to…
www.leedslitfest.co.uk/events/placa...
This summer we’ve been chatting with @myfanwytristram.bsky.social about making a fuss (protest and civil rights) as well as making comics and graphic novels about it. You can join us at @leedslitfest.bsky.social Saturday 6th June at 1pm
Rickard Sisters
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Rickard Sisters
Rickard Sisters
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Rickard Sisters
The right to protest is under attack — often painted as sinister, dangerous, even illegal. Through their graphic novels, Myfanwy
There are, in my view, 25 things everyone needs to understand in light of recent events:
1) Those out in our communities last night were not protestors, but organised far right extremists.
2) Their actions align with fascist ideologies.
3) So yes: these are fascist practices on our streets.
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