Richard Jenkins

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Richard Jenkins, a Visual Storyteller, seeks to create meaning through a variety of graphic media. Richard has created the Sky Ape graphic novel series, an illustrated storybook Princess Ann & the Magic Egg, and short stories. In 2008 his teacher’s manual, entitled Comics in Your Curriculum, was published by Pieces of Learning. His narrative artwork is deeply informed by his continuous observation of lip movements, facial expressions, and body gestures. This study is the result of his lifelong hearing impairment. Richard also works extensively as a Teaching Artist and Creativity Coach with school districts across the country. As a Creativity Coach, Richard encourages educators develop instructional and inclusive strategies that will guide their students through the creative and inquisitive process of making art. Currently, Richard is working on his latest graphic novel entitled Toil.