Read the new comic book about polio

The Rotarian -- February 2009

I n the pages of The Rotarian , you’ve read of the efforts by Rotarians to end polio, the Gates Foundation grant, and Rotary’s challenge. In the February issue, we’re trying to cover this topic with a new twist. Take a look at our 16-page illustrated feature, “Amazing Stories of Polio,” which explores some of the history and science behind the disease and its eradication.

Graphic nonfiction has received widespread acceptance as a way to tell a serious story in a comic-book format. The 585-page 9/11 Commission Report, for example, was retold by a comic book artist and editor in a graphic adaptation that presents the findings in a more accessible format. Artist Steve Buccellato illustrated February’s polio story; his previous work includes co-illustrating a biography of Ronald Reagan.

Get a peek at the feature here.
For the full story, see the February issue .
To order reprints of the section, visit shop.rotary.org . Reprints are available for US$0.75 each. For bulk orders, contact Publications Order Services at 847-866-4600.

9 Comments:

At 9:33AM on 14 April 2010, Garth Harris wrote: I agree with Jim. We need a pdf file of the whole comic.

At 9:28AM on 16 February 2009, CHRISTOS N. KOUTOUNIDIS wrote: CONGRATULATIONS ON THE IDEA ..MILLION THANKS IS THE LESS I CAN CONVEY TO 'THE ROTARIAN' FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE PEAK . THOUGH, I FULLY AGREE WITH RTNS JIM BUSHNELL AND ANTON ZELLMAN OF ABOVE FOR THEIR SUGGESTIONS. I DO KINDLY SUGGEST THAT 'AMAZING STORIES OF ROTARY' CAN BE REPRINTED TRANSLATED TO LOCAL LANGUAGES BY VOLUNTEERS WHO LOVE TO DO THIS IN ORDER TO THIS FANTASTIC JOB CAN BE KEPT FOR EVER WITH ROTARIANS/NOT ROTARIANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THEIR HOMES. CONSIDER IT. I VOLUNTEER FOR THE GREEK LANGUAGE PHF CKOUTOUNIDIS

At 11:36AM on 12 October 2009, Peter Wandoff, Traverse City Sunrise wrote: Thsnk you! My 7 year old daughter and I have talked about why I give money to eradicate polio and how its a crippling disease but she never really 'got it'. Then, thanks to the February issue of The Rotarian, I had her read 'Amazing Stories of Polio!' and know she understands. What's even better she told HER second grade teacher all about polio and the teacher asked her for a copy! Now I realize we can all change the world for the better one person at a time.

At 9:18AM on 16 February 2009, Peter Wandoff, Traverse City Sunrise wrote: Thsnk you! My 7 year old daughter and I have talked about why I give money to eradicate polio and how its a crippling disease but she never really 'got it'. Then, thanks to the February issue of The Rotarian, I had her read 'Amazing Stories of Polio!' and know she understands. What's even better she told HER second grade teacher all about polio and the teacher asked her for a copy! Now I realize we can all change the world for the better one person at a time.

At 11:15AM on 11 February 2009, Sandy Bosin wrote: Thank you, thank you. Young people understand the comics. I am the liasion for Northstar Interact. , in Waukesha, WI. The students took on the campaign but really had no clue what the history of polio was all about. Thanks you so very much.

At 9:28AM on 10 February 2009, Anton Zellman wrote: I would like to have .ppt slides of these pages to share with all members of my district 6910. Unfortunately not everyone reads their Rotarian magazine and even if they do viewing the slides would be added support for a story that deserves repeating. Thanks from AntonZ

At 9:52AM on 5 February 2009, Patrick McMenamin wrote: Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have written before to the Rotarian asking that you recognize Bill Kirkpatrick of the Jupiter-Tequesta Florida Rotary Club as the first guinea pig for the Salk Vaccine. Bill was a great man, great Rotarian and the polio pioneer. Rotary should continue to acknowledge this great man for his selfless sacrifice as Dr. Salk's first vaccine recipient.

At 9:49AM on 28 January 2009, Jim Bushnell wrote: It would really be nice if you could put the whole story in a .pdf file rather than just 4 pages. I want to send to some friends and prospective members - powerful story to share. All the best.

At 9:30AM on 26 January 2009, SYED FEROZ SHAH wrote: I being Rotarian and volunteer for Polio eradication in the tribal areas of Pakistan, really appreciate the "Amazing Stories of Polio" in The Rotarian February 2009.

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