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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 6d
Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC

A wide-ranging interview about comics and more
Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph on the BBC
A wide-ranging interview about comics and more
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 11d
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu was finally presented with the Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025 at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival this weekend. Cartoonists Rights Executive…
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu presented with Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu was finally presented with the Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025 at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival this weekend. Cartoonists Rights Executive Director Terry Anderson and Zehra Ömeroğlu at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival last Friday night | Photo: Power Group Human Rights NGO Cartoonists Rights announced Zehra as the recipient of the award earlier in the year in Washington, DC…
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 11d
LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah

Award for Palestinian cartoonist announced
LICAF Special Award announced for Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah
Award for Palestinian cartoonist announced
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 16d
Mollie Ray announced as UK’s First-Ever Young Comics Laureate

A bold new role putting comics at the heart of young people’s lives
Mollie Ray announced as UK’s First-Ever Young Comics Laureate
A bold new role putting comics at the heart of young people’s lives
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 20d
Graphic Novelists Mollie Ray, Helen Bate lined up for Lancaster Litfest

Two popular ciomic creators at Lancaster Litfest in October
Graphic Novelists Mollie Ray, Helen Bate lined up for Lancaster Litfest
Two popular ciomic creators at Lancaster Litfest in October
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 24d
See you there? The Lakes International Comic Art Festival returns to Bowness-on-Windermere next weekend (26th - 28th September) | Grab your free @comicartfestival.bsky.social 2025 Guide? | issuu.com/lakesinterna... | Some tickets still on sale www.comicartfestival.com/festival-tic...
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 25d
THANK YOU creativescots.bsky.social for your support bringing juliecampbelldraws.bsky.social | @tomhumberstone.com edwardross.bsky.social slothcomics.bsky.social barbarianlord.bsky.social & gustaffovargas.bsky.social to @comicartfestival.bsky.social | www.creativescotland.com
Sloth Comics is a guest at this year's Lakes International Comic Art Festival thanks to Creative Scotland Matt Smith is a guest at this year's Lakes International Comic Art Festival thanks to Creative Scotland Gustaffo Vargas is a guest at this year's Lakes International Comic Art Festival thanks to Creative Scotland
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 25d
THANK YOU to creativescots.bsky.social for their support bringing juliecampbelldraws.bsky.social | @tomhumberstone.com edwardross.bsky.social slothcomics.bsky.social barbarianlord.bsky.social & gustaffovargas.bsky.social to @comicartfestival.bsky.social | www.creativescotland.com
Julie Campbell is a guest at this year's Lakes International Comic Art Festival thanks to Creative Scotland Tom Humberstone is a guest at this year's Lakes International Comic Art Festival thanks to Creative Scotland Edward Ross is a guest at this year's Lakes International Comic Art Festival thanks to Creative Scotland
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 26d
Comic Cons Anthology recognised in annual Koestler Awards for art in prisons

LICAF prison comic project recognised
Comic Cons Anthology recognised in annual Koestler Awards for art in prisons
LICAF prison comic project recognised
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 26d
“From Palestine” project reveals globally-significant comic art from Gaza and the West Bank

New comics work from Gaza in the spotlight
“From Palestine” project reveals globally-significant comic art from Gaza and the West Bank
New comics work from Gaza in the spotlight
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · 26d
THANK YOU to Creative Scotland for their support this year, bringing Julie Campbell, Tom Humberstone, Edward Ross, Sloth Comics, Matt Smith and Gustaffo Vargas to this year’s Festival! | More about their work: www.creativescotland.com
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Sep 12
📣Applications are now open to Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund

Grants up to £165,000 will support arts organisations and schools to work together to develop arts-based approaches in the primary classroom

Apply now👉phf.org.uk/tdf
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Sep 9
Creating Comics: An Interview with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph

We chat about his work, and new graphic novel, too
Creating Comics: An Interview with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph
We chat about his work, and new graphic novel, too
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Aug 11
Hey @comicartfestival.bsky.social need you! Want to be part of something fun, creative and full of energy? Volunteer with at LICAF 2025! in Bowness-on-Windermere 26–28 Sept 2025. Contact: [email protected]
Hey @comicartfestival.bsky.social need you! Want to be part of something fun, creative and full of energy? Volunteer with at LICAF 2025! in Bowness-on-Windermere 26–28 Sept 2025. Contact: simcomicartfestival@gmail.com
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Aug 7
Comics Youth CIC and its charitable arm, Comics Youth SCIO, has announced the launch of a search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate. Applications by 13th August 2025: comicscanchangetheworld.com/2025/08/06/c...
Comics Youth CIC and its charitable arm, Comics Youth SCIO, has announced the launch of a search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate. Applications by 13th August 2025: https://comicscanchangetheworld.com/2025/08/06/comics-youth-seeks-the-uks-first-young-comics-laureate-to-champion-emerging-talent-aged-18-30/
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Aug 6
Comics Youth CIC and its charitable arm, Comics Youth SCIO, has announced the launch of a search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate, a ground-breaking, youth-led role designed to empower, pay, and amplify comics creators aged 18–30
Comics Youth seeks the UK’s First Young Comics Laureate to Champion Emerging Talent Aged 18 – 30
Search for the UK’s first Youth Comics Laureate launched
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Jul 29
More Manga Mash Up from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival

More drawing opportunities for kids
More Manga Mash Up from the Lakes International Comic Art Festival
More drawing opportunities for kids
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Jul 26
I just backed Odysseus - In Defiance of the Gods. Book Two on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/bhu...
Odysseus - In Defiance of the Gods. Book Two
More crew die! Bigger Monsters! And of course Circe! The critical overlap issue between PSYComics Odysseus and Circe begins here!
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Jul 11
Lakes International Comic Art Festival “Comic Cons” Outreach project well received

The Lakes International Comic Festival has published a report on its first ever project working with prisoners to learn and create comics
Lakes International Comic Art Festival “Comic Cons” Outreach project well received
The Lakes International Comic Festival has published a report on its first ever project working with prisoners to learn and create comics
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Jul 7
Young Cumbrians to get help to build creative careers – and stay in the county

New Cumbrian art initiative announced
Young Cumbrians to get help to build creative careers – and stay in the county
New Cumbrian art initiative announced
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Jul 7
Catching Up with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph

Bobby has been busy - find out where he's been promoting comics!
Catching Up with Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph
Bobby has been busy - find out where he's been promoting comics!
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · Jun 8
Levenshulme Old Library hosts “Enter the Mulberry Tree” Exhibition

Unique Palestinian comic art exhibition in Manchester
Levenshulme Old Library hosts “Enter the Mulberry Tree” Exhibition
Unique Palestinian comic art exhibition in Manchester
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · May 29
Quick reminder: presented as part of Shubbak Festival, there’s a special online event coming up tonight, Thursday 29th May 2025, exploring "Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free", an exhibition which showcases the works of twelve Palestinian comic artists: www.comicartfestival.com/news/shubbak...
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · May 13
Lakes International Comic Art Festival partners on Qusasat Comics & Digital Production Training Camp in Bethlehem

A new international project announced by LICAF and Power Group
Lakes International Comic Art Festival partners on Qusasat Comics & Digital Production Training Camp in Bethlehem
A new international project announced by LICAF and Power Group
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Comics Can Change The World @comics4change.bsky.social · May 6
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu awarded Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025

Cartoonists Rights announces winner of award
Turkish cartoonist Zehra Ömeroğlu awarded Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award 2025
Cartoonists Rights announces winner of award
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