E.A.S.Y.Toons Issue #1: "Exclusion Illusion" by New Heights Educational Group

“Exclusion Illusion”

can’t

what’s the plan

you’ll drive

right

STORY BY : MADHUMITHA PRABAKARAN

BY: RACHEL FAY BY: MARGAUX CALLOWAY BY: TYLER MAXEY-BILLINGS BY: JEFF

Issue #1:

ART

COLORING

PRODUCED

CREATED BY: PAMELA CLARK EXECUTIVE PRODUCED

wait! I’ll have to decide what to wear, though. So,

us,

frani?

no problem. In that case, We should meet at my place after school.

Sounds great. Got any ideas for an outfit?

I have...

I have some things in mind, I just have to decide.

I have a nice party dress to wear, but I have to get some matching accessories.

you were saying something, frani?

Well, if you need...

Yeah! I love collecting accessories for my outfits, so i have a ton of great things. you could take a look at my collection and see if you fancy something.

Of course! I’ll come by your house later! come on, we better get to class.

later that afternoon...

I need a dress for the party. will you help me pick one out? when were you planning to buy it?

This weekend, probably sat. ok. i’ll get back to you tonight. ok, no problem. ttyl. hey jody. u there? 5

Maybe. She needs help,

she’s new in

after

Hmm. That’s true.

6 One hour later... what’s up? Taylor wants to go shopping together over the weekend. ah! For the party? yes. I told her I would confirm with her tonight. do you want to go with her?

and

town

all.

7 Sounds good! we Can go on saturday. Why don’t you join us? we can all go together. perfect. I need to do some shopping too. Hey! Yes. Jody wants to come too. Hi! are you coming with me? Taylor is typing... Taylor is typing... Taylor is typing... sounds Good!

Hey, I’m at the mall. Where are you?

At home waiting for jody. she should be here soon.

I’ll text you when we leave.

8 Saturday afternoon...

9 Twenty minutes later... TAylor! hey, we’re on our way! see you in a few minutes. Sorry we took so long. I could have been here an hour ago, but jody kept me waiting. pshh! Taylor, have you found a dress yet? What type are you looking for? I haven’t tried any on yet, I was waiting for you.

10 I’m

looking for something casual

. Probably

a neutral color, too.

Let’s

go check out what this place has.

Sorry

again for being so late

... I

want to try this one on, can you come with me to the fitting room?

Sure, but let’s try a few of these dresses too.

11 I’ll come help after I look at this jewelry. Cute! Eh.... PerfecT! I’ve got to

go

home now. My mom wants me to babysit my sister. decide whether

you’re going to wait for her

come

with me.

First we show up late, and now you want to leave early?

we have to leave now. I was supposed to babysit my sister today. When will your mom be here to pick you up?

She will be here all alone. It won’t take much longer. but if you want to leave, go ahead.

Oh! I’ll text her. She can be here in about ten minutes

We’ll wait until your mom shows up.

Thanks, frani. But you gals can leave now if you need to.

13 At the party... Thanks, Taylor! Come on frani, let’s go. Hey, Mindy!

14 Come on, let’s show them our moves! let’s dance! I don’t dance. Hey Jody! I’m going to stick with tAylor, instead. Taylor, this is my friend Janine! nice to meet you... Hi! you’re

the

new girl, right?

15 good party... mm-hmm. hey, how come you didn’t join jody out there? I thought I’d hang out with you. Listen, Jody can be harsh sometimes, but she’s not a bad person.

She just has trouble trusting people, ever since...

But I think you and Jody are going to become good friends soon!

Hey Taylor, could you take some pics of us?

Come on, let’s all take a selfie together!

Thanks, Taylor.

Hey, sorry If I was rude before, I’m sorry. Can we start over?

19 The end issue #2 coming soon!

This story was inspired by the AggressiveGirls article by Kelly Bear Press. E.A.S.Y.Toons is a production of New Heights Educational Group, in partnership with Teen Line, Kelly Bear Press, and Your Life Your Voice from Boys Town. New Heights Educational Group www.NewHeightsEducation.org NewHeightsEducation@yahoo.com (419) 786-0247 Teen Line www.teenlineonline.org cheryl@teenlineonline.org (310) 855-4673 Your Life Your Voice www.yourlifeyourvoice.org (800) 448-3000 Kelly Bear Press www.kellybear.com kellybear@bendcable.com (541) 330-6122 If you are are a teen looking for help, you can call the Teen Line to speak to someone right away, any time from 6pm to 10pm PST, every night. (310) 855-HOPE (4673) (800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) US & Canada Only If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are being abused, please call the Your Life Your Voice hotline to speak to a counselor any time, day or night. (800) 448-3000 You can also text with a counselor by texting VOICE to 20121 for free on most carriers. Standard fees may apply for other carriers.