"Mama Why"
Comic Book
Embark on a mission for equity and social justice with Malcolm in the latest project from Appleville Books, "Mama Why!"
"Mama Why" is written for children ages 9-12 of all varying abilities. The comic book encourages readers to understand the past, while recognizing the need to advocate for a more safe and brighter future.
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"Mama Why" is dedicated to children and families affected by all forms of violence. See below to pre-order and continue reading more about Malcom's story.
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About the Comic Book
Malcolm learns that neighborhood gun violence caused two friends, Brandon and Marcus, to go to heaven. This riveting tale provides a close look at America's most challenged communities and the role of parents and local leaders determined to create a safe environment for the next generation. As the story ends, Malcolm, an energetic activist, embraces the power of collective change.
About the Creative Team
"Mama Why," has been a work in-progress since 2016 and truly a labor of love. This work wouldn't have been made possible without the amazing creative team including:
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COVER CREDITS
Appleton Atchison Calzada
INTERIOR CREDITS
Editor- Chris Walker
Story- Veronica Appleton, PhD
Script- David Atchison
Art- Puis Calzada
Colors- Ryan Odagawa, Tarik Holmes
Letters- Taylor Esposito of Ghost Glyph Studios, A Burrito Burrito Studio, El Collabo
Publishing Consultant- Savv Media and 5Rings Studio
Ad Designer- Brandon Castelo
About the Author
Dr. Veronica Appleton, Ph.D. is a DE&I executive, scholar, and children’s author. She's the writer of Journey to Appleville and Tu-Tu Goes to School, which are two books part of the Appleville Book Series. Her work has been recognized by Campaign US, CBS Chicago, Crain’s Business, Dolly Parton Imagination Library/Open Books, FOX News, WGN Chicago and Diversity Journal’s Top Professionals in Higher Education. She's also a mentor and board member of several nonprofits providing resources and impact in communities of color, women, men and children. Dr. Appleton believes educating the future is essential to build a brighter future.
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Accessibility Statement.
This is an accessibility statement from Appleville Books.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. "Mama Why" Comic Book is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of "Mama Why" Comic Book. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on "Mama Why" Comic Book: E-mail: veronicaappleton@gmail.com.
Date
This statement was created on 26 June 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.