A new book has been published titled ”’Late Boomers: Inspiring stories about people who’ve done life-changing things later in life” and which includes a chapter about Zimmerman, creator of MakeBeliefsComix.com, and his efforts in growing this web site.  Tbe book, by Jeri Bernstein, can be purchased at  VIEW “LATE BLOOMERS” BOOK ON AMAZON Here’s an excerpt from Super […]

By J.D. Biersdorfer Even if you can’t draw a stick person, you can still express yourself and tell stories through the time-honored tradition of sequential art. Got a tale to tell but don’t want to bang it out as a traditional book? Try doing it as a digital comic — and ignore anyone who thinks visual narratives […]

AARP Magazine features Bill Zimmerman, the creator of MakeBeliefsComix.com, in its June/July 2019 issue. The article traces his efforts to build this educational resource now used around the world. Says Zimmerman, ‘’I believe in the Jewish concept of tikkun olam; performing acts of kindness to repair or perfect the world. This website helps me do […]

WELLNESS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 SARAH WATTS For Kids with Special Needs, Creating Comics Helps Communication Sharon Eilts, a special education teacher in Sunnyvale, CA, has given her low-functioning students, some of whom have autism or intellectual disabilities, a creative outlet that helps them communicate and deal with social problems: They make comic books. Comic strip created at […]

Alexandra Wang, who writes the madamactivist blog supporting the needs of people with disabilities, has just published an article about the work of MakeBeliefsComix and its efforts to help people. CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE ARTICLE. Bill Zimmerman enjoyed a career as a prize-winning newspaper writer and editor at Newsday.  Drawing on his experiences as a newspaperman, […]

If you work with a child on the autism spectrum, please take a look at this new article, ‘’How to Help Your Child with Autism Communicate Using Comics,’’ written by Bill Zimmerman, creator of MakeBeliefsComix.  The article appears in the August issue of Autism Parenting Magazine at:  https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/help-child-with-autism-communicate-using-comics/

Respond to News by Making Your Own Comics! If “Welcome to the New World” or the all-comics edition of The Magazine have inspired your students, maybe they’re ready to start creating their own comics and characters that respond to the news in some way — whether by debating hot-button issues, expressing their own opinions about something they’ve […]

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Subjects: Arts
Skills: Communication & Collaboration, Creativity, Character & SEL
Grades: 3-8
Great for: Media Literacy, Creating Media, Assessment, Presentation
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