Why do people read comics or graphic novels? Is there a distinction between the two? Who reads comics? This episode delves into the world of comic reading to explore why comics hold such attraction for not just children and teens, but adults and seniors. We make a case that comics have a place for the entertainment, education, and edification of children and adults. Episode Guests Ms Felicia Low-Jimenez, Children’s Book Author and Founder of Difference Engine Mr CT Lim, Educator and Country Editor for International Journal for Comic Art Ms Teo Xing Zhi, Associate Librarian, NLB Ms Sarah Mounsey, Director of Libraries at Dulwich College (Singapore) Mr Tay Tze Ern and Ms Tay Min Ern To find out more about the National Library Board comic and book offerings, you may refer to the following websites: https://childrenandteens.nlb.gov.sg www.facebook.com/publiclibrarysg/ To about comics, you can explore the following links curated by Teoh Yong Qin: A Brief History of Comics and Graphic Novels The Power of Comics How Comics Help Students Learn Better comix.sg, an online database of Singapore comic creators See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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