2020 Visual Storytelling (Larger Newsroom) Winner
Malaka Gharib and Cory Turner | NPR
“Just for Kids: A Coronavirus Comic”
About the Entry
In early 2020, two NPR reporters decided to speak directly to kids. The coronavirus news was scary, confusing and unavoidable — even for the youngest children. Cory Turner interviewed experts and Malaka Gharib distilled the results into a comic and printable zine to explain to children what COVID-19 is and how to protect themselves.
Comments from the Judges
“What a great way to target younger kids, a group often overlooked in the pandemic.”
“Creative and illustrative way to disseminate facts and information about COVID-19 to youth in an approachable way. Also demonstrated a commitment to following up with the story and broadening to include information about coping.”
Photo credit: Malaka Gharib
