Book Review & Giveaway: Your Life in Comics (CLOSED)

Do you or your child like to read comics? Have you ever wanted to write and draw about comics? I was given the opportunity from Free spirit Publishing (published August 2010) to review the book, "Your Life in Comics: 100 Things for Guys to Write and Draw", written by Bill Zimmerman and artwork by Tyler Page. I received the book via UPS and was charged $40 in brokerage fees! *cries* It costs more than the book! I hate that.

Your Life in Comics states the suggested level is aimed for boys ages 9-12, but I think any one creative (including adults) can have fun making their own comics. And also, it doesn't have to be just for guys. Girls (like me) can be into comics too. I'm an artist and I've been a big fan of comics for such a long time. I used to read comic books when I was just in elementary school. I'm also quite into the Japanese anime and manga thing too.


Description

What’s more fun for guys than reading comics? Making their own. Your Life in Comics lets boys ages 9–13 do just that. Inspired by the Free Spirit favorite 100 Things Guys Need to Know, this do-it-yourself comic book features cartooning exercises and prompts that get boys thinking about important subjects in their lives, including family, friends, school, health, and the future. Rather than provide the story, the book allows guys to decide what happens by creating words and drawings of their own. Some of the interactive exercises feature completed comic strip panels where boys imagine and write the dialog. Others let guys draw comic strips of their own. Freestyle activities let kids personalize the book and explore who they are. Web extensions point the way to additional fun, interactive resources online.

Rather than provide the plot, this interactive book allows readers to decide what happens by using words and drawings of their own imagination. It is a great way to express thoughts that might be difficult to verbalize. Activities include readers to draw full comic strips and other freestyle activities letting them to personalize the book.


Bill Zimmerman has written more than a dozen books used by families, children, and schools, including Pocket Doodles for Kids and Pocket Doodles for Artists. Bill is also the creator of MakeBeliefComix.com, an interactive website where users can create comic strips. In this book, Your Life in Comics, Bill has created a way to help young kids open up about things that happen in their lives. It's almost like writing a journal where they have a chance to write their own thoughts and attitudes.


Comic books and graphic novels help educators and parents get reluctant readers interested in books. Your Life in Comics goes a step further and helps get guys thinking and writing about critical topics in their lives.

Activity downloads and website extensions are available at freespirit.com/comics.




BUY IT   Your Life in Comics can be purchased directly from Free Spirit Publishing's online store. or on Amazon.com.




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Your Life in Comics Book Giveaway

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Disclosure: I received a copy of Your Life in Comics from Free Spirit Publishing at no charge in exchange for a review of my opinion. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. No other compensation was given.