Print based Zines, E-Zines, graphic books and alternative comics are often self-published magazines characterized by a creative do-it-yourself attitude. They have a rich political history in expressing subversive and sensitive issues.
Following a lesson on consent and a discussion of kissing in children’s Disney films, Year 6 students wrote their own Kisstory comic strips inspired by a series of animations.
Each comic told the story of how consent matters in the lives of its characters.
To find out more, take a look at the GrrlZine Network. The Book of Zines has links to everything you’ll need to know about how to create your own zine or group zine. Check out the British Library’s collection of zines, graphic books and comics.
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