The ECBI is an organization whose mission is to promote literacy and creativity in all ages by offering the necessary tools and outlets for reading, writing and artistic expression through the production and use of COMICS!
- The ECBI promotes literacy through comics.
- It also engages students in an afterschool setting where they make their own comics.
- In addition the ECBI also develops an interactive community of creators, industry professionals, educators, parents and comic book enthusiasts.
Operation Comic Book and Free Comic Book Day 2012 printed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
ECBI presents Operation Comic Book! Bundled learning system Step 1 – Identify Launching Pads: Step 2 – Conduct “Let’s Make Comic Books” program: general program where students create original comic books. Phase two focuses on dedicated theme-based stories. Step 3 – Develop properties through vertical channels: Photography, stop-motion animation, sculpt your character, paint your cover, act out scenes from your story, create a theme song, video games, motion comic books. Step 4 – Celebrate with a comic book “Funday”: Display all work. Invite student body, family and community. Vote on best work and award scholarships. Operation Comic Book can be launched at the beginning of the school year or early January. Comic book “Fundays” can be held in conjunction with Free Comic Book Day. During the summer months, look for advanced programming and regional competitions for scholarship opportunities. Summer conventions, movie premiers, and special events will provide a great way to stay connected to fellow Cadets. Check out the ECBI channel page for a listing of career opportunities and education pathways. Life-long learning. One comic book at a time.
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ECBI SuperHero Weekend! The ECBI SuperHero Weekend is May 3rd to May 6th. The ECBI is partnering with Elyria Mall, Atlas Cinema, Island Safari Educational Center, Keith’s Comics and the Elyria Public Library to celebrate the release of Marvel’s "The Avengers Movie!" Grab bags, which hold free comic books and buy one-get one movie passes, will be given away at each event until supplies last. The event kicks off with the midnight showing of the Marvel’s "The Avengers Movie" at Atlas Cinema in Elyria Mall on Thursday May 3rd. On Friday May 4th there will be a family fun day in Elyria Mall at the Island Safari Educational Center from 6-8pm. Saturday May 5th is FREE COMIC BOOK Day; stop by Keith’s Comic from 11:30 -7:00 to pick up your free comics. Sunday May 6th the Elyria Library will have grab bags at the downtown and West River Branch until supplies last. While at West River, the ECBI will be conducting a free comic workshop which will run from 1-5. Registration is required. {gallery}/ECBI_Superhero_Weekend{/gallery} |
