TrueFiktion comics help you show your students pivotal moments in U.S. history through the perspective of marginalized groups. Each comic illustrates lesser-known details of U.S. history, highlights the resilience of marginalized groups, and helps make history relevant to current social issues.
Testimonials
— Samuel, High School History Teacher
— Cory, Dean of K-12 Social Science Curriculum
— Marcus, Mastery Charter student
— Dr. Ethel Kennedy, High school history teacher
Students get insight into current social issues by following the stories of fictional characters who demonstrate agency in dealing with racial, gender, and socioeconomic challenges throughout history.
We collaborate with illustrators to produce engaging, high-quality visuals highlighting the humanity and dignity of characters from marginalized groups.
Just like a play, poem or novel, a comic book will use a combination of narrative elements and plot structures. Each TrueFiktion comic book has a section that helps students understand and interpret the specific narrative techniques typically used in graphic novels.
Interviews with subject-matter experts and historians allow students to experience the difference between historical fiction and primary sources.
Supplementary educational exercises, activities, and practice problems reinforce and assess the learnings acquired while reading TrueFiktion comics.
We provide content-specific professional development in documents and webinars so teachers can quickly introduce the book in their curriculum.
We have a catalog that includes Black, Latino, and AAPI stories. Our catalog is growing to include more marginalized groups, including but not limited to Native Americans, LGBTQ+, immigrants, and the working class.
If you can’t find a story that suits your district’s specific needs, we can co-design one with your school. This highly engaging process involves working with your students and teachers to create a historical comic book and curriculum that features a local story with national significance. It is a unique way to ensure your students see themselves represented in their learning material.
Testimonials
— Molly Mitchell, historian, University of New Orleans
— Dre, Mastery Charter School student
— Jasmine, Mastery Charter School student
— Malik, Mastery Charter School Student
TrueFiktion focuses on whole child development through storytelling. Our historical comic books help your students develop their sense of empathy and prepare them to solve the problems of the future.
We work with award-winning comic book artists who have worked for Marvel, DC, and more. We also work with educators with expertise in multicultural curriculum design to deliver high-quality content rooted in culturally relevant pedagogy.
Our books are designed for supplemental history and ELA lessons. Each story is 9-12 pages, making it easy to add content to an existing lesson plan.
Most comics are best for learners ages 13 and older. Jude’s War comic is the most mature comic we currently offer. Greenwood and Crystal’s Lessons are appropriate for ages 10 and older.
You can purchase comics individually or as a bundle for your child to read at home. Our workbooks can easily be used outside the classroom.
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