| For Immediate Release May 3, 2007 |
Contact Information Heather Moeder Molino 202-225-3061 |
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| From the Office of Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger Maryland's 2nd District |
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Ruppersberger Honors Free Comic Book Day |
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| A Creative Approach to Promote Literacy and Celebrate a Unique American Art Form | ||||
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(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Maryland 2nd) introduced a resolution in Congress today congratulating and commending “Free Comic Book Day.” On Saturday, May 5, 2007, dozens of independently owned comic stores across the country will distribute free comic books to encourage reading. “Free Comic Book Day is a unique event that promotes literacy and celebrates the unique American art form that comic books have become. Hopefully, reluctant young readers will pick up a free comic book this Saturday and begin a lifelong interest in reading,” said Congressman 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. The text of the resolution is attached. (####) |
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