This week, Comixology podcast listeners are joined by Jay Piscopo, writer and artist of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli, who discusses the independently published all-ages graphic novel series as well as his background as an illustrator and animator. Listen to Peter Jaffe's podcast at this link.
5.11.2009
Comixology: Jay Piscopo interviewed by Peter Jaffe
This week, Comixology podcast listeners are joined by Jay Piscopo, writer and artist of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli, who discusses the independently published all-ages graphic novel series as well as his background as an illustrator and animator. Listen to Peter Jaffe's podcast at this link.
This Sunday: Capt'n Eli at the Maine Comics Arts Festival
Jay Piscopo and The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli crew look forward to the Maine Comics Arts Festival this Sunday, May 17 at Ocean Gateway Terminal in Portland, Maine.
You're in for a treat! The Capt'n Eli's Soda crew will also be there handing out free soda samples throughout the festival.
Educators will not want to miss the free graphic novel workshop with Peter Gutiérrez and Laura Richter. Download the flyer HERE.
You're in for a treat! The Capt'n Eli's Soda crew will also be there handing out free soda samples throughout the festival. Educators will not want to miss the free graphic novel workshop with Peter Gutiérrez and Laura Richter. Download the flyer HERE.
5.08.2009
From the Capt'n Eli Mailbag
"I like how Capt'n Eli has all these adventures. I like how the
Seasearchers' symbol is the fish. I like Capt'n Eli, Barney, and Roger!!" -Julia, First Grader, Brooklyn, NY
Thanks for your note about The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli, Julia!
The author/illustrator Jay Piscopo was happy to do this sketch of your favorite characters. Look for it in your mail box next week! Thanks for reading and stand by for more adventure with Capt'n Eli and the whole Seasearcher crew!
Seasearchers' symbol is the fish. I like Capt'n Eli, Barney, and Roger!!" -Julia, First Grader, Brooklyn, NY
Thanks for your note about The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli, Julia!
The author/illustrator Jay Piscopo was happy to do this sketch of your favorite characters. Look for it in your mail box next week! Thanks for reading and stand by for more adventure with Capt'n Eli and the whole Seasearcher crew!
May 17: Download a Flyer Here - FREE Graphic Novel Workshop for Educators
May 17
10:30 - Noon
Free graphic novel workshop for educators and librarians at the Maine Comics Arts Festival in Portland, Maine. Presented by Peter Gutiérrez and Laura Richter. Download a flyer at this link.
10:30 - Noon
Free graphic novel workshop for educators and librarians at the Maine Comics Arts Festival in Portland, Maine. Presented by Peter Gutiérrez and Laura Richter. Download a flyer at this link.
5.06.2009
2009 Spring Teacher Institute: Capt'n Eli in the Classroom
Yesterday, Maine educators Laura Richter and Katie Yando took part in the 2009 Spring Teacher Institute: Pictures Sounds Numbers Words…Teaching and Learning with Technology. A first for Maine, this Institute is completely online. Laura and Katie presented their workshop "Literacy and Technology across the Curriculum with a Graphic Novel." They shared a language arts classroom experience infused with technology and using the graphic novel, The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli, by Portland, Maine author/illustrator Jay Piscopo.
This session focused on a 7th grade classroom experience in a language arts class at the Skowhegan Area Middle School.
Although this lesson is literature based, they provided an overview of how to use the graphic novel in geography, science and art. Watch their presentation at this link.
Check out the Capt'n Eli curriculum at this link.
5.04.2009
Newsarama: Reports from the Field
Newsarama was stationed at Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find in Charlotte, North Carolina for Free Comic Book Day but it was a true nation-wide event, and they’ve got a few reports from the field, including Rochester, New Hampshire. Read Ralph DiBernardo's report at this link.
"Everyone was very pleased that we had created a very family oriented free event. In a discussion with Jay Piscopo he pointed out that we were only going to grow the comic industry if we were able to get children back into comics and that this event was a good step towards that. I could not agree more." ~ Ralph DiBernardo, Jetpack Comics
Super-Powered Comics Reading at the Maine Comics Arts Festival
Read full press release HERE.
SUNDAY, MAY 17: Educators and librarians won't want to miss this FREE graphic novel workshop at the Maine Comics Arts Festival!
Acclaimed national speaker Peter Gutiérrez will present “Super-Powered Comics Reading: Building Literacy and Having Fun” -- a special graphic novel workshop for educators and librarians at the Maine Comics Arts Festival. This free presentation will be held at the Ocean Gateway Terminal in Portland, Maine from 10:30am to Noon as part of the day-long festival. This is Gutiérrez’s first time presenting in Maine.
Gutiérrez will provide an overview of the ways graphic novels, comics and manga foster and enhance a love of reading. His tips and techniques work across all age levels and translate perfectly into librarian-led book circles and read-alouds. He will share kid-centered ways to leverage the unique strengths of the medium to read with expression, expand vocabulary, practice visual literacy, identify story elements and master comprehension strategies.
His hour-long workshop will lead into a half-hour session with award-winning Maine educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter. She will present her new curriculum for The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. The curriculum is available for FREE at this link and complimentary copies of the graphic novel will be provided to workshop attendees. The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli is written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo of Portland, Maine.
Richter will demonstrate how teachers can integrate these interactive and engaging lesson plans to expand their curriculum to an interdisciplinary experience where students learn language arts skills, geography mapping, scientific research techniques, ancient mythology, world history, and art. Authentic assessment strategies, technology integration, 21st century skills, and real life learning are all integral to the learning process embedded in these lessons.
Read more HERE.
SUNDAY, MAY 17: Educators and librarians won't want to miss this FREE graphic novel workshop at the Maine Comics Arts Festival!
Acclaimed national speaker Peter Gutiérrez will present “Super-Powered Comics Reading: Building Literacy and Having Fun” -- a special graphic novel workshop for educators and librarians at the Maine Comics Arts Festival. This free presentation will be held at the Ocean Gateway Terminal in Portland, Maine from 10:30am to Noon as part of the day-long festival. This is Gutiérrez’s first time presenting in Maine.
Gutiérrez will provide an overview of the ways graphic novels, comics and manga foster and enhance a love of reading. His tips and techniques work across all age levels and translate perfectly into librarian-led book circles and read-alouds. He will share kid-centered ways to leverage the unique strengths of the medium to read with expression, expand vocabulary, practice visual literacy, identify story elements and master comprehension strategies.
His hour-long workshop will lead into a half-hour session with award-winning Maine educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter. She will present her new curriculum for The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli graphic novel series. The curriculum is available for FREE at this link and complimentary copies of the graphic novel will be provided to workshop attendees. The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli is written and illustrated by Jay Piscopo of Portland, Maine.
Richter will demonstrate how teachers can integrate these interactive and engaging lesson plans to expand their curriculum to an interdisciplinary experience where students learn language arts skills, geography mapping, scientific research techniques, ancient mythology, world history, and art. Authentic assessment strategies, technology integration, 21st century skills, and real life learning are all integral to the learning process embedded in these lessons.
Read more HERE.
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