It’s everything he’s imagined; children are actively listening, working hard, following directions, but most of all enjoying themselves — learning about Muslim superheroes. As part of an event called Muslim Fest on Saturday, Howard and his company, Ink Pallette Productions, conducted a workshop for Muslim youth on drawing superheroes and Pokemon figures, with a positive twist. Howard and fellow artists conducted a workshop for Muslim youth, where they learned about Muslim superheroes. Howard praises Marvel and DC for “stepping up big time” in the past couple of years and “pumping out wicked characters” that provide positive examples for Muslim kids. ( Andrew Lahodynskyj/Toronto Star )Howard says that to get children focused and interested in his workshops, he uses characters children already know.

Source: thestar August 28, 2016 23:23 UTC