**Let Them Draw Anime* (You Probably Meant Manga)**

led by: Anthony Aiuppy

Have you ever heard someone say, “We don’t draw anime” in art class? Do you have art students who seem to only want to draw characters with big eyes and tiny, pointed, noses? It’s okay. You are not alone. Students of all ages and backgrounds have been influenced by anime and manga for decades in the U.S. During our time, my goal is to provide 1) resources to help you understand the cultural impact of Japanese comics and animation and 2) strategies to get your students’ inspirations to work for them in the development of their personal artworks.

PRESENTER BIO:

Visual Art Teacher, Englewood Elementary

Anthony Aiuppy writes, draws and makes zines and comics when he isn’t teaching or spending time with his family. An art educator for a decade, Aiuppy learns and grows as much from his students with every class he teaches, whether as a museum educator, college faculty, or most recently as an art teach in the public schools. His interests are wide and varied, including southern gothic literature and indie and underground comics. He lives and works in Duval County, Florida.