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Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL). This FREE five-day conference will take place at the San Diego Central Library during Comic-Con® from July 24-28, and will explore the role comics play in promoting education and literacy for all ages. Those in the library and education fields are invited to learn creative and exciting ways to incorporate comics and other popular arts into their work. Through presentations and panel discussions, the Conference hopes to engage the community and promote comics as a medium for learning. Seating is not guaranteed and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is for interest only and does not guarantee a seat.
Please join us for the following Library Day panels at CCEL on Sunday, July 28th:
10:00–11:00 GeekEd: Crisis on Earth Prime
The real world has experienced a comic book–like crisis—nothing has been the same since 2020! A generation of college students missed one (and for some two) graduation ceremonies. How do we take what Comic-Con has taught us about embracing change and utilize that on our college campuses to create a new reality out of the ashes of the old ore-crisis world? Featuring Dr. David Surratt (University of Oklahoma), Kohya Lu (College of San Mateo), Dr. Marcelle Hayashida (UC Irvine), and Bravo Zuleika (UCLA).
11:00–12:00 GeekEd: The Doctor Is In
Have you considered getting a doctoral degree but are afraid that your mind is too focused on comic books and popular culture? Hear from folks who have achieved the dream of using everything we love about Comic-Con and turning that into extremely nerdy research for Ph.D.’s and Ed.D.’s. Featuring Alex Bellisario (UCSC), Dr. Emily Sandoval (USC), Dr. La'Tonya Rase Miles (ReUp Education), Dr. Drea Letamendi (UCLA), and Dr. Alfred Day (UC Berkeley).
12:00–1:00 GeekEd: Xavier's College for Gifted Students
Hear how today's college students manage their studies at the same time as embracing their geek/nerd identities. How do you keep up with your weekly comics? What if you have a final on May 4? Which anime poster won't make your roommate ask to switch to a single? Panelists include Brian MacDonald (UCLA), Geralyn Williams (Princeton), JonJon Junpradub (College of the Siskiyous), and Zachary Williams (UCLA).
1:00–2:00 GeekEd: Crisis on Campus!
Spider-Man in the 1970s confronted protests on college campuses. Hear today's college staff who are called upon to respond to protests as they examine the depiction of protests in such comics and films as Watchmen, Forrest Gump, and Spider-Man. Are these depictions realistic, and how do they compare to protests happening on campus right now? Featuring Dr. Alfred Day (UC Berkeley), Dr. Steve Sutton (UC Berkeley), Dr. Garret Naiman (UC Santa Cruz), and Dr. Monroe Gorden (UCLA).
2:00–3:00 Engaging Students and Creating Community Through Fandoms
Scott Nielsen (edspecialist, SHS), along with Lauren Turpin (AP lit/English, SHS) and students from Santana High School, discuss classroom methods for incorporating fandoms as well as the importance of spaces like campus clubs that allow for positive social environments for students, teachers, and staff of all backgrounds to connect through their shared interests. High school can be awful, but it can also be fun and inspiring when we have a campus community to make it better.
Comic-Con badge-holders with valid single same-day or four-day badges are welcome to attend and are not required to register.
In addition to CCEL, San Diego Public Library hosts themed San Diego Comic-Con programming leading up to and through the days of the conference. Please visit our website for more information.