#6 The power of comics with Canan Marasligil

This week it's all about comics, as Peggy talks with Canan Marasligil about their power, cultural significance and the importance of translation. Don't miss Canan's top recommendations for new comics readers! Hosted by Simon Jones, writer and Digital Marketing Manager at the National Centre for Writing. Find out more about the National Centre for Writing: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/introducing-the-national-centre-for-writing/ Mentioned events: Dragon Hall open day: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/whats-on/open-house/ Creative Writing Online courses: https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/welcome-to-creative-writing-online/ Useful links: Canan's website: http://www.cananmarasligil.net/ Canan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayserin Read My World festival: http://www.readmyworld.nl/en/ Canan's comic recommendations: Ethel & Earnest, Raymond Briggs Anything by Posie Simmons Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi Arab of the Future, Riad Sattouf Maus, Art Spiegelman Palestine, Joe Sacco Dare to Disappoint, Ozge Samanci Snapshots of a Girl, Beldan Sezen Music by Bennet Maples: sonicfruit.co.uk/