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Art for Kids Comic Books by Ari Yarwood

by Ari Yarwood

Book Details

Publisher:Union Square Kids
Published:2025-11-04
Pages:201
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:1454948426

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

Renowned editor Ari Yarwood and New York Times bestselling illustrators Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter bring their combined experience and incredible skills to let kids in on the professional vocabulary of comics, including how to create interesting characters, the importance of color in storytelling, and much more. Art for Kids: Comic Books is the only guide kids need to create their own comic book. Art for Kids: Comic Books, part of the Art for Kids series, gives step-by-step details on how to

Our Review

This comprehensive guide to comic creation delivers professional-level instruction in accessible terms, teaching young artists the essential vocabulary and techniques of sequential storytelling. Through clear explanations and engaging exercises, kids learn to develop compelling characters, understand the storytelling power of color, and master the visual language of panels and pacing. The book breaks down complex concepts like composition and narrative flow into manageable steps that build confidence while developing real artistic skills.

What sets this guide apart is its direct connection to industry professionals, offering insights that go beyond basic drawing into the strategic thinking behind effective comics. Budding graphic novelists will appreciate the practical focus on creating complete comic books rather than just isolated drawings, making this ideal for kids who dream of seeing their stories come to life on the page. The result is an empowering resource that transforms casual doodlers into thoughtful visual storytellers with the tools to bring their imaginative worlds to publication.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction