Manga & Munchies Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM | High Five Books | Ages 8–11 (Ages 12+ as CITs) | September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20th

The best Friday afternoon just got even better. 🎨

Manga & Munchies is an 11-session afterschool club where kids dive into the wonderful world of age-appropriate Japanese comics and graphic novels — exploring visual storytelling, iconic manga art styles, beloved characters, and the rich culture behind one of the world’s most popular art forms. And while they read, discuss, and discover? They snack on international treats from around the world. 🍡

This is the club for the kid who has a stack of manga on their nightstand, for the curious reader who has always wanted to try it, and for anyone who believes that Friday afternoons should feel like a reward. Because they should. 💛

Each session young manga readers will:

📖 Explore age-appropriate manga and graphic novels — from beloved classics to exciting new releases 🎨 Discuss visual storytelling techniques — how do manga artists use panels, expressions, and motion lines to tell a story without words? ✏️ Try their hand at manga-inspired drawing and character design 🌏 Learn about Japanese culture, manga history, and the global impact of this incredible art form 🍡 Snack on international treats — a different cultural snack every session to pair with the reading 🌍

Manga & Munchies is part book club, part art studio, part cultural exploration, and one hundred percent the most delicious afterschool club we have ever offered. 💛

Manga & Munchies meets Fridays from 4:00–5:30 PM at High Five Books. Ages 8–11. Ages 12 and up are invited to join as Counselors-in-Training.

Please register using the calendar with links below. Click the “afterschool club” button and then you will see the calendar. Please make sure you are choosing the right month, date, and time on the calendar below. If you have attended a Community Classroom event or are a current or former client, please log in with your Tutorbird access and register.