By Nabila Khashoggi

Based in New York, actor and entrepreneur Nabila Khashoggi is involved in a number of professional, philanthropic, and creative ventures. One of her latest projects is a comic book series for children titled Spartan and the Green Egg. Based on the stories she used to tell her oldest son when he was young, the series revolves around a group of friends that travels the world having adventures. At the heart of the story is an appreciation of different cultures and a concern for nature and environmentalism, prompted by the author’s love of travel and interest an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Comic books are often an effective way to teach children about various aspects of the world around them. First, they are accessible and appeal to a wide range of age groups from kindergartners to high school students. Second, comics are colorful and visually appealing, which keeps readers entertained and engaged while providing educational value at the same time.

Comic strips feature various literary techniques such as setting the plot, building conflict and dramatic tension, working up to a big climax, and writing a satisfying resolution. They are also a particularly good way to introduce satire and irony to children who have not encountered or grasped these concepts before. These ideas and techniques are an important part of many writers’ toolkits, and comic books can get students to understand and use them with greater ease, helping them become better readers, writers, and thinkers.