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bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social
Writer/Artist. The COMICS Laureate of the UK. Former rude boy who chants, 'Comics!' at every opportunity! https://comicscanchangetheworld.com/comics-laureate/the-laureate-library-list/
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Online teaching flex. If you've been taught by me, you know them faces! 😂 #teaching #teacher #online #comicsliteracy #wildapache

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Calling all budding graphic novel artists! This is the last week to send in for the Culture Comics Graphic Novel Competition! @opal22artsanded are open for submissions of original graphic stories from pupils nationwide aged 12-18. Closing date 2 March! Details here ow.ly/SmJj50V2Pj3 - so let's go!

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Does engagement with comics positively affect children’s enjoyment of reading and wellbeing? I believe so! Read the UK Reports on the Comic Art Europe, Comics Literacy Project and the Lakes International Comic Art Festival's own Comic Potential Report: www.comicartfestival.com/project/comi...

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If you’re aged 12-18, Opal22 had got a challenge that will set your creativity on fire. Think bold ideas, powerful stories, and the chance to see your work celebrated and be part of something unforgettable. 🚀 #YoungCreators #YourStoryMatters #GraphicNovelChallenge opal22.co.uk/culturecomic...

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Puffin launch their own graphic novel competition!! To enter, check out this link. www.penguin.co.uk/articles/chi...

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If you have a graphic novel ready or working on one - then send in your submission! Here are the details to apply for the First Graphic Novel Award 2025! Let's go! :) @selfmadehero.bsky.social @cartoonmuseum.bsky.social @firstgraphicnovel.bsky.social www.firstgraphicnovel.co.uk/how-to-enter

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We're delighted to announce our initiative to promote British comics on the world stage, British Comics Now, is offering two new opportunities to creators to get their work seen overseas: www.comicartfestival.com/news/british...

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Thank you @johngreenart and @panmacmillan for your contribution to the Comics Laureate initiative. Much appreciated! 🙏🏿

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Ooooo you’re dying to know what I’ve been working on ooooooooo

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It's been 8 years since my last graphic novel drop. The new one will drop later in the year! More details to follow... Also, see below to the previous post to see when a spoiler is not a spoiler?😜 #therudeboyreturns #overadecadegone #[email protected]

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It's been 8 years since my last graphic novel drop. The new one will drop later in the year! More details to follow... Also, when is a spoiler not a spoiler? 😜 #therudeboyreturns #overadecadegone #itaintwhatyathink @abbiebsart.bsky.social

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Happy New Year! 😊 Wishing you the best for 2025! 🫶🏾

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National Graphic Novel competition for ages 12-18!! Let's go! :) opal22.co.uk/culturecomic... #comics #graphicnovel #graphicnovels #manga #diversevoices #schools

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The Comics Laureate Season 2 begins with opal22 who have launched a nationwide graphic novel competition called Culture Comics for comic creators (between the ages of 12-18) to get their work published! Go to opal22.co.uk/culturecomic... for details! #comics #comiccreators #futurestars #notoai

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Loved being part of this. Well done to all involved. Congrats to the amazing comic creators repping Scotland! Well done to the winners! :)

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www.qbcentre.org.uk/journal/quen... #NationalIllustrationDay2024!

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Big love to @qbcentre -for always supporting and promoting comics! www.qbcentre.org.uk/journal/manj... #NationalIllustrationDay2024!

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Talking comics - a piece I did a few years ago about Diversity and Representation in Comics! #comics #manga #graphicnovel #representation #diversecomics #diversevoices www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HWg...

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First Graphic Novel returns for 2025! Let's go comic people!! Submit those graphic novels! :)

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A great set of up-and-comers!! Check them out! :)

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Comics Laureate Season 2! #letsgo

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PLEASE SHARE: I run a Discord server for autistic people! I'm seeing a lot of people searching for community and support today, and we have a safe space where you are welcome. Our application form is quick and easy (less than a minute), come join us! forms.gle/EDCNB5XaLZiC...

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This! xx

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Filming virals in Leicester for a new project! Comics Laureate Season 2, let's go! #comics #graphicnovels #manga #diverseperspectives #diversevoices

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BlueSky is such a refreshing change! :) Good to see so many talented peeps on here. To celebrate, here's a pic of me appreciating wallpaper. #keeponcreating #onwardswego #comics #graphicnovel #manga #diversevoices #representation #bluesky #rudeboyvibes

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This!!!

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It's been over a year since I became Comics Laureate. Hopefully, the second year will be just as fulfilling! :) #comics #graphicnovel #manga #diversevoices #community #UKcomicscreators www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9UK...

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Great idea from the amazing Zara!! 🙏

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID-T... 'It's been one of my greatest loves.' #comics #graphicnovel #manga

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Had an amazing time doing a talk at Had an amazing time doing a talk @ideastores. Thank you for allowing me to talk in your cool, new building! Also, great to see some old faces and new. The Laureate train rolls on! #comics #graphicnovel #manga.

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Will be doing a Diversity talk tomorrow in Tower Hamlets. If you are free, come down and say hello! You can book tickets from this link! ideastore.towerhamlets.gov.uk/events/169582

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Will be doing a talk about Inclusion and Representation in Graphic Novels at the Idea Store, Watney Market next Wednesday between 18:30-19:30 pm. Come down and say hello. Here is the link for tickets. ideastore.towerhamlets.gov.uk/events/169582

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I will be doing a workshop about Inclusion and Representation in Comics at The Idea Store at Watley Market on the 23/10/2024! This workshop will be ideal for Yr 9s & Yr 10s. Email [email protected] to book spaces for your class. #comics #manga #graphicnovels #diversevoices

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A new interview about work with @brokenfrontier.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/bobby-joseph... #comics #graphicnovel #manga #diversevoices #diverseperspectives

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubiV... Interview with Comics Boom about my journey into comics. #comics #graphicnovels #diversevoices

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Thank you @literacy_trust for giving me the opportunity to discuss diversity and representation in comics and repping UK comic creators in Leeds and @britishlibrary #comics #manga #graphicnovel #diversity #diversevoices #literacytrust #britishlibrary

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This was awesome today. And we think the whole event was recorded and might be available to view late Thank you @bobbyjoseph.bsky.social thank you National Literacy Trust, Lit In Colour and BL and all the speakers! #inclusivelibraries

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Comics Laureate Bobby Joseph will be discussing Diversity and Representation for The Literacy Trust on the 4th and 6th of September (in Leeds and London). Details here: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/p...

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This was a really good event, wonderful to see Bobby Joseph and hear his story.

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I will discuss Diversity and Representation for librarians at The Literacy Trust tomorrow in London. Check the link for details. literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/p... #diversity #representation #comics #graphicnovel #manga #laureatelistofgraphicnovels

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I will be discussing Diversity and Representation for @Literacy_Trust on the 4th and 6th of September (in Leeds and London). Check the link for details. literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/p... #diversity #representation #comics #graphicnovel #manga #laureatelistofgraphicnovels #literacytrust

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Amazing turnout for Small Press Day! Lots of great comic creators selling their wares. Brilliant day! Well done @goshcomics and @thecartoonmuseum for hosting such amazing events for the stars of tomorrow, today! #SmallPressDay

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The Laureate List train rolls on. Thank you @TurnaroundComix for featuring brilliant UK talent such as Lucy Sullivan, David Shenton, Sayra Begum, and Charlot Kristensen on your site (as well as the laureate list). Like Mundy Morn says - 'comics for the win!' theturnaroundblog.com/2024/08/15/u...

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The support for the Comics Laureate Reading List has been phenomenal. Thank you Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration for supporting! www.qbcentre.org.uk/journal/the-...

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A feature on me in this week's edition of @theweekjunior. Available in most newsagents and @whsmithofficial #comics #graphicnovels #manga #diverse #diversevoices

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