The Graphic Novel Institute at Northwestern University

Remember that IRA pre-conference institute on the graphic novel that I was part of that got cancelled? Well, after I had cancelled my hotel reservations and flight, the event got reorganized and will now be held on the campus of Northwestern University. While I won't be there, I hope anyone in the area will think strongly about attending the new iteration of the event.

Details below from Josh Elder of Reading with Pictures:

Reading with Pictures
Presents:

The Graphic Novel Institute at Northwestern University
"Teaching Reading with Graphic Novels"

10 AM-4PM
Sunday, April 25th 2010
Northwestern University
Evanston Campus
Annenberg Hall

The explosive growth of the comics medium and the graphic novel format is providing a unique opportunity to explore their use as an 'alternate route' in achieving literacy. This program is designed to provide an overview of how this has occurred, how it works and how the format can be applied and defended in the classroom environment.

Come join us for a day of insightful and invaluable conversation with the educators, media specialists, academics and authors willing to share their perspective and experience.

Academic presenters include Dr. Michael Bitz of Columbia University, Prof. David Rapp of Northwestern University and Prof. William Ayers of the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Comic creators and graphic novelists in attendance include Jane Yolen (Foiled), Josh Neufeld (A.D.: New Orleans), Geoffrey Hayes (Benny and Penny), Jerry Craft (Mama's Boyz), Aaron Renier (Spiral Bound) and Josh Elder (Mail Order Ninja).

Program Schedule will consist of two presentations, followed by four unique breakout sessions, and then a Meet the Authors event and catered reception. Attendees do not have to attend all the scheduled programming and can arrive or leave at any point during the day.

*Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please confirm your seat via RSVP to info@readingwithpictures.org