Storytelling for Underrepresented Communities

Why are some stories and communities underrepresented, and what are some strategies to address the challenges? In this workshop, Joan shares how she came to write the first children's book about a character with a preservative allergy based on her experience of being misdiagnosed. Discuss the motivations, factors, and barriers involved in sharing underrepresented stories as well as how to overcome the obstacles. Learn how to deal with myths and misconceptions, choose the right medium or format, and write a recognizable and memorable story.

This workshop is open to all storytellers at all skill levels.

Panel One Comics Society is transforming Sparrow ArtSpace into a vibrant comic hub. Panel One members from Calgary will work on their comic books, zines and graphic storytelling projects throughout October. Panel One is bringing awareness and exposing the YYC community to the talented comic creators in their backyard. Throughout the residency, our members are bringing collaboration, community and creativity through their residency, workshops and stories.

Sparrow Artspace is located in the historic deWaal building (b.1910) in Bridgeland, in Mohkinstis (Blackfoot for “elbow” where the two rivers meet, otherwise known as Calgary). Sparrow Artspace gratefully acknowledges that we stand on Treaty 7 territory, ancestral home to the Blackfoot Confederacy (which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Stoney-Nakoda First Nations, (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations), the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

Host or Publisher Panel One Comics Society