Comics Youth BLM Statement

Here is our #BlackLivesMatter statement. The championing and supporting of marginalised youth is at the heart of what we do, it now needs to be what everyone does. We all need to be better allies, better activists, better support networks and better communities for POC. In this document we cover all topics from how to be Anti-Racist, how we as an organisation will always strive to be better, how to support LGBTQIA+ POC, and plenty more ways to learn, grow and listen better to POC.

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Rhiannon Griffiths
Pen Pals 101: How to Make a Good Connection with Your New Friend

Wondering how best to break the ice with your new pen pal? That first letter can seem intense and daunting and it can be difficult to know how to make your new friend feel at ease while also making a fun, solid connection with them. But never fear! We totally understand and we’ve got you. Here are some helpful tips for making a good connection with a new pen pal!

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The Marginal Activist Programme secures Act for Change fund grant!

Comics Youth are extremely proud to announce that we’ve secured an Act for Change Fund grant to help support the Marginal Activist Publishing Programme! Act for Change Fund is a £3.6 million partnership between Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund), for organisations supporting young people working for change.

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Help Without Hurting Your Pocket: Creative Ways to Support Comics Youth

You obviously love Comics Youth and want to support us as much as possible. But we’re also aware that not everyone has the disposable income with which to buy our merch or to make a full donation towards us. But, never fear: There’s a multitude of creative ways that you can still support Comics Youth without making your bank account cry.

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Comics Youth Shortlisted for the Children and Young People Now Awards 2019!

Building Stories, our programme that builds up children and young people aged 8 - 25 in the Liverpool City Region via the power of reading and creating comic book stories, has been shortlilsted as a finalist at the prestigious Children and Young People Now awards 2019.

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