Book Launch and Cartoon Workshop

Cartoons, Movement & Learning!
A Book Launch Party + Hands-On Cartoon Learning Workshop
What happens when movement, science, storytelling, and cartoons come together?
Join us at 71 North for an afternoon of creativity, discovery, and learning as we celebrate the launch of Camp Kids in Motion and explore the power of cartoons to make ideas come alive!
Featuring Dr. Lynn Herrmann, professor in NIU’s College of Health and Human Sciences, and Dr. J.A. (James) Allen, NIU alumnus, comic artist, and visual learning innovator.
📚 4:00-4:30 PM | Book Launch:
Camp Kids in Motion
Celebrate the release of Camp Kids in Motion, written by Dr. Lynn Herrmann and illustrated by J.A. Allen!
Follow Lotti, Tully, Piper, and JP as they explore Camp Move Around, playing games, running relay races, and discovering how their bodies respond to physical activity.
Through engaging illustrations and playful storytelling, the book introduces concepts such as breathing, heart rate, sweating, and hydration in ways that make exercise science accessible and fun for readers of all ages.
Meet the creators, discover the inspiration behind the book, and celebrate a collaboration that brings science and art together!
4:30–5:30 PM | Cartoon Learning Workshop
Can a simple cartoon help us understand a complex idea? Absolutely!
Following the book launch, Lynn and James will lead an interactive workshop exploring how cartoons and visual storytelling can transform the way we communicate, teach, and learn.
Discover how visual thinking can help you:
Make complex ideas easier to understand.
Turn concepts into memorable visual stories.
Spark creativity and strengthen communication.
Explore cartooning as a tool for learning, teaching, and problem-solving.

No drawing experience required, just bring your curiosity and imagination!
Come for the book launch, stay for the workshop, and discover how creativity connects movement, science, and learning.
Everyone is welcome!
Hosted at the 71 North Partnership Studio, where people, ideas, and opportunities connect.