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After acquiring and reading Ripple Effects by Jordan Hart from your local library or book seller, please join Region 7 and the Graphic Medicine Community of Interest to participate in a book discussion covering topics such as invisible illness, chronic diseases and disability, graphic medicine in superhero stories, and more.
Small group discussions may take place in breakout rooms. Come ready to participate.
From the Publisher: "In a world that is no stranger to superheroes, George Gibson is invulnerable to physical harm but fights every day to stay alive. Suffering from an acute case of type 1 diabetes, his invincibility is offset by a defective pancreas that must be monitored and treated daily. This incurable disease makes George’s body both his greatest strength and his eternal weakness.
What sets this series apart is a positive, person-first representation about life with a chronic disease . . . which just so happens to also include superhuman abilities. But, Ripple Effects isn’t just a story about a character with an incurable disease. It’s also a thrilling and relevant superhero tale that touches on the difficulty of finding a work/life balance, the class struggles and economic inequality experienced by many in our nation, and the desire to help others during trying times."
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After the event, participants will be able to:
- Recognize uses for graphic medicine, including works of fiction, in health literacy, outreach and information.
- Discuss the ways chronic conditions and disabilities impact work/life balance, economic inequalities and other aspects of life.
- Explore the relevance of comics to health care, specifically the primary role of images to create the narrative.
Download the Ripple Effects Discussion Guide