Strengthening Our Connection:
The Power of Community
True Graphic Short Stories of Community Organizations Making a Difference
This series of graphic shorts created by teens from our summer internship highlights organizations in the NYC and LA areas that are bringing healing and regenerative solutions to environmental issues and encouraging a community reconnection to the natural world. By bringing awareness to these organizations, readers can learn about ways they can get involved and help individually and collectively within their communities.
GALLERY
“I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to craft a graphic short story on an environmental issue I’m passionate about! I think the power of art as a tool for activism is often overlooked - but this program is a great way to start changing that. I enjoyed exploring how to use art and my passions for the greater good. I especially loved learning what the editing process is like in a professional environment.”
Insights of a Cat Who Climbs a Tree (Again)
by Emi Moses
11th Grader - Los Angeles, CA










Secret Networks
by Kenneth Liu
11th Grader - Bronx, NY









Connect
by Chloe Bauer
11th Grader - Los Angeles, CA








Protecting Sea Life
by Mateo Santiago
9th Grader - 15, Los Angeles













Wildfires and Cultural Burning
by Kimberly Ortiz
11th Grader - Los Angeles, CA







Indigenous Resistance to the Amazon
by Sazhda Saifi
10th Grader - Queens, NY





The Lost Forest
by Lila Jain-Myerson
11th Grader - Brookyln, NY








A Tale Passed Down
by Shirley Shin










Regenerate America
by Luna Y.





Regenerate America
by Melanie Xie










Julian vs The Devastation
by Alex Ok











Tree Sitting: What Is It And Why Is It Done?
by Jasmine Sam





Untitled
by Angela Lin




Clearcutting Trees
by Justin Qiu






The Importance of Salmon: Protection & Preservation
by Mohammad Azad
Starting Small
by Jaidyn Bustamante










The Importance of Redwoods
by Tasfiyah Eahea






Brooklyn Grange
by Edmond Dong
11th Grader - Brooklyn, NY
City Harvest
by Alyson Nasr
11th Grader - Los Angeles, CA


