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Past Event

Family Day: Comics & Community  

Monday, November 11, 2024 9:30am–1 pm

Location

  • Capital Jewish Museum
    575 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC

Tickets

  • Free

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Explore the world of Jewish comics, inspired by JewCE! Families are invited to learn about comic history, tell their own story in a comics workshop led by CJM’s own Misha D. Clive (they/them), and uncover the secret behind Batman’s origins with author and speaker Marc Tyler Nobleman (he/him).
Scheduled Events:
  • 10am – Comics workshop with Museum Educator Misha D. Clive (they/them)
  • 11am – Hear from local author and speaker Marc Tyler Nobleman (he/him)
  • 12pm – Comics workshop with Museum Educator Misha D. Clive (they/them)
Drop in Activities:
  • Read a selection of comics and graphic novels  from our JewCE Kids Library
  • Explore the Ongoing Exhibitions with a Super Scavenger Hunt
  • Design pages for the CJM Kid’s Zine, or make your own Zine to take home
  • Use markers, stickers, stencils, collage supplies, and more to craft a comic, either on your own or in the workshops
  • Learn about Book Bans and get involved in the fight against them by writing a letter to your local school board or favorite banned author
Admission to the special exhibition requires an additional ticket.
In partnership with PJ Library

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