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So proud of our superstar students who collaborated with pupils from high schools across Inverclyde to create the graphic novel, Voices of Change, exploring Inverclyde's historic links to the trans Atlantic slave trade and how young people can stand against racism.
Magic Torch Comics CIC retweeted
Congratulations to the young people in our secondary schools on the launch of their graphic novel Voices of Change, Heard in the Library, created with @MagicTorchComix and @TheAfrowegian. Thanks to @SLIC1991 for supporting this #BlackHistoryMonth project. Available to borrow now!
ALT Pupils and staff reading their copies of Voices of Change, Heard in the Library
ALT Copies of the book Voices of Change, Heard in the Library
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Join @pjbristow @MagicTorchComix at @InverclydeLibs Greenock South West Library every Monday 2pm-4pm, from 8th - 12th August to help build a comic story at the Marvellous Makers – Embroidery Comic Making workshop. discoverinverclyde.com/whats…
#DiscoverInverclyde #ScotlandIsCalling
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This summer is the SUMMER OF SNORKEL! 🐉 Join us in celebrating the amazing Quindrie comics by sharing your fanart and reviews - for every new review or piece of fanart, we will release one free PDF of that comic for new readers to enjoy! Starting on June 3rd ☀️ #quindriepresss
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We're excited to announce @HeritageFundUK support for @GlasgowZineLib's new project - Made to Last: Connecting Communities Through Collections.
The library team will host zine workshops around Scotland to engage communities to tell their stories through zines.
What's a zine? ⬇️
Magic Torch Comics CIC retweeted
We have been delighted to bring this project to Inverclyde Secondary Schools. Thanks to @SLIC1991 for funding our School Library Improvement Fund Project. Thanks for taking part @SSHSEng @invacad @PortGlasgowHS @ndhs1 @CraigmarlochINV @_stcolumba @clydeview_a @pjbristow
Pupils took part in 'Heard in the Library - Voices of Change', Anti-racism & equality workshops presented by Paul Bristol and Jim Muotune. They explored the historical links to slavery in Inverclyde and took part in activities such as comic writing & podcasting. @inverclydelibs
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🎊10 days to go!🎊
Were you here for our flag launch gala day back in 2021? We plan to make our community days every bit as exciting! Join us at Maryhill Burgh Halls on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May for a host of free activities for all ages
More info: maryhillburghhalls.org.uk/wh…
ALT Maryhill Flag Community Days Weekend Activities. Outdoor play, spoken word & storytelling workshops, telling stories with comics, make scales for Bella the Beithir, mental wellbeing stall.
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Great article about @MagicTorchComix yesterday! 🤩🎊 Your Voice getting a mention too, of course 😉
greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news…
Come along to our Recovery Hub or one of our Recovery Cafes! 😊 yourvoice.org.uk/recovery
#recovery #InverclydeCares #Inverclyde #yourvoice #comicbooks
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A quarter of the FREE copies we will give to schools of the 72 page ‘Tara Togs The Silence of Unicorns’ graphic novel, suitable for ages 8+ have gone. Worth £14.99 all you will need to do is pay £3 postage. Email [email protected] by the end of April 2024 with your school and address (while stocks last).
Tara is a Scottish teenager who wants to be a photojournalist. An adventurous orphan she finds her desire for a story gets her in lots of trouble. Along with Private Investigator Heggy she finds herself in the thick of the action as she discovers the mystery of the Silence of Unicorns.
“A modern day Tintin for the 21st Century’
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📢Last few places left!📢
Do you want to shape the stories that will be told in the first Maryhill comic?
📧Email us at [email protected]
📅Starts next Wednesday at 4pm.
Here's a sneak preview of one of the pages by artist Chelsea Turner, sharing the story of Mary Hill.
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Come along and try Dungeons and Dragons this Saturday in Port Glasgow Library 10am-12.30pm.
Come with us on an epic adventure in the worlds most popular cooperative, fantasy tabletop game.
No Booking or Experience Necessary. 16+
#tabletopgames #DnD #dungeonsanddragons
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Come along and try Dungeons and Dragons this Saturday in Port Glasgow Library 10am-12.30pm.
No Booking or Experience Necessary. 16+
ALT Try Dungeons and Dragons at Port Glasgow Library. Saturday 20th 10am - 12.30pm No booking or experience necessary. 16+ Inverclyde Libraries logo.
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This week is your last chance to see Carolyn Sutton's amazing exhibition 'Witches in Word, Not Deed'. We are open 10.00-4.00 Wednesday-Saturday.
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Help us build a #ComicStory at Inverclyde Libraries!
Join @MagicTorchComix for a FREE comic session over the school holidays 🖊️💥
For children and young people 10 years+
For session info and to book a place visit Inverclyde Libraries Eventbrite page
bit.ly/InverclydeLibrariesEv…
ALT Poster promoting comic club for young people aged 10 years and over at Inverclyde Libraries. Booking is essential via Inverclyde Libraries Eventbrite page
Magic Torch Comics CIC retweeted
We are delighted to be hosting artist Carolyn Sutton’s powerful exhibition ‘Witches in Word, Not Deed’ which remembers the real women who were persecuted as witches across Scotland under the Witchcraft Act of 1563.
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Greenock Central Library has a treat for you all an advent Calander for Adults and Children. Here’s a Poem to explain.
If you’re in first, it’s your lucky day!
You get to open our Advent.
Hip, Hip Hooray!
ALT Adult advent calendar
Magic Torch Comics CIC retweeted
Very excited to see our enthusiastic S1 learners begin collaborating with @pjbristow from @MagicTorchComix today. They had a brilliant session and are looking forward to getting creative next week! @invacad
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My work @scottishbktrust run an annual Christmas appeal to donate books to families visiting food banks over the holidays. If you're able to, you can donate and bring some bookish cheer to wee ones.
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P. has been creating an escape room at @InverclydeLibs with @MagicTorchComix as part of @GaloshansFest over the past few weeks. This is the finished product youtu.be/FVi8P5fHDwA?feature… @StPatricksPS15 @mrsmclean81