Why we should be taking comics more seriously | Karrie Fransman | TEDxYouth@Manchester

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. TEDxYouth@Manchester is proud to present its 6th TEDxYouth conference on Wednesday 5th November 2014. Our event is presented to 450 post 16 students from The Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield, UK and to over 150 invited students from local schools. We live stream our conference around the world and our theme is ‘Reset’ and the exciting programme includes brilliant speakers, and stunning student performances.
Karrie Fransman creates comic strips for The Guardian, Telegraph and The Times. Her graphic novel The House That Groaned was chosen as graphic novel of the month by The Observer and her moving life story of Iranian immigrant Ebrahim has received critical acclaim.
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[@philrobichaud3063]

Great, inspiring lecture! I regret not having found it before now. Story telling, especially comics, have a universal appeal - across cultural lines.

[@graciatobing9786]

this talk has put a huge smile on my face. thank you for the insight.

[@Eshiay]

Like we should be taking all kinds of literature seriously.

[@blanchebutler6321]

I've never thought this in depth about comics. You made them sound so much more interesting than just the thought of it just being a comic! I've never thought about them being used to communicate with people from other countries and being able to tell actual stories.

[@kevvthomas8841]

Really nice ted talk, loved the in depth thoughts and love towards comics, her knowledge and expression of comics shows and i enjoyed seeing her passion on why she wants other to enjoy it and learn more about it.

[@coreenash2131]

Really great. You really got your point across and made me think of comic books so differently now!

[@SinoCortez]

great job!

[@INDIANXxhgpp9907]

1. Everyone can creat comics
2:55 2. It lets u see other ppl's world
8:11 summary thought panel

[@3gnomes1bigcoat39]

this was really amazing.

[@pushpanathans9426]

Informative and interesting lecture

[@groovefetisheros8938]

inspired...thank you... i sent a linkedin message i hope not too forward, cheers.

[@groovefetisheros8938]

I am a few minutes in...I love you!

[@flamingfilms]

:)

[@fishy2740]

idk what this is