Ruppersberger Supports and Promotes Free Comic Book Day

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Maryland 2nd) introduced a resolution in Congress supporting and promoting Free Comic Book Day.  As part of a nationwide effort to get kids reading, retailers in Maryland and across the country will give away more than two million comic books to children of all ages as part of Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3, 2008.  

“Educators and parents are always looking for ways to get children interested in reading.  Whether your children like Superman, Wonder Woman, or the Incredibles, getting them interested in comic books means they’re reading.  Free Comic Book Day is a creative way to promote literacy and celebrate the unique American art form,” said C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Maryland 2nd). 

A growing number of school systems in Maryland are using comic books to teach narration, dialogue, and visual design.  The fastest growing section of public libraries is the comic book “graphic novel” section. 

For information about participating stores, go to www.freecomicbookday.com. 

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