[DENVER, June 10, 2024] — After months of careful evaluation by leading educators, librarians, and academics from across the country, the Denver-based arts and education nonprofit Pop Culture Classroom today announced the 7th annual Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards Book of the Year and Mosaic Award winners.
Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards Finalists and Category Winners Announced
(June 4, 2024) — Just in time for summer reading, Pop Culture Classroom today announced its 7th annual Excellence in Graphic Literature (EGL) Awards category finalists and winners, along with finalists for the Book of the Year and Mosaic Award.
Students Showcase Video Games as Interactive Art
High school students from the Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) recently debuted their video game creations — and demonstrated the educational benefits of creating video games — at a special project showcase on May 9th at Denver’s Museo de las Americas.
New Comic Explores Angel Island, Immigration for AAPI Heritage Month
Pop Culture Classroom is pleased to announce the release of "Immigration at Angel Island," its latest issue in the Colorful History comic series that offers educators and students in grades 4-6 a poignant exploration of a crucial chapter in U.S. history.
Arvada High Students Write Comic on Pioneering Woman in STEAM
Pop Culture Classroom is proud to announce the release of "Helene Rother: Automotive Design Pioneer," a new comic and free teaching tool authored by and produced in collaboration with students at Arvada High School.
Volunteer Spotlight: Linda
Meet Linda, a dedicated Pop Culture Classroom volunteer. Linda and her daughter Nina keep Pop Culture Classroom’s panel rooms at FAN EXPO Denver running smoothly, and they support our work throughout the year.
Social-Emotional Learning with Graphic Literature: Button Pusher
Explore how Button Pusher by Tyler Page is teaching students about ADHD and the connection between thoughts, feelings, and decisions.
Submissions Open for Pop Culture Classroom’s 2024 Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards
[Denver, CO — Jan. 22, 2024] — Pop Culture Classroom today kicked off the seventh annual Excellence in Graphic Literature (EGL) Awards, inviting publishers and independent creators of graphic literature to submit their best titles from 2023 for consideration in this year’s EGL Awards.
Lafayette Mini-Con Cryptids in the Spotlight
A creative student cosplay marked the start of Pop Culture Classroom workshops at Rock Canyon HS in Littleton, Colorado. Read on to learn the story.
Creative Cosplay Marks Rock Canyon HS Workshops Kick-Off
A creative student cosplay marked the start of Pop Culture Classroom workshops at Rock Canyon HS in Littleton, Colorado. Read on to learn the story.
Unleashing Creativity and Learning: Canadian Students Embrace Creating Comics
Check out breathtaking, student-created comics made using our Storytelling Through Comic curriculum.
Pop Culture Classroom Releases New Accessibility in Video Games Comic
“Accessibility in Video Games” is a new, four-page comic and teaching guide that explores issues millions of Americans with disabilities may face when playing video games, and how the video game industry is addressing those issues.
Lafayette Mini-Con – A Day of Nerdy Fun and Family Engagement
Pop Culture Classroom, in collaboration with the Lafayette Public Library, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Lafayette Mini-Con event, a no-cost day of creative inspiration, pop culture learning, and family-friendly fun.
Summer 2023 Rewind
This summer, Pop Culture Classroom's team of artists and instructors taught 12 amazing summer camps, reaching more than 160 students throughout the Denver Metro area.