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February Loft After School Online: Graphic Novel Classics–Fahrenheit 451

Let's face it: The classics of fiction can be a bust. They can feel irrelevant, inaccessible, and yes, at times insulting.

So why are they so important? Because books don't only tell a story. Each story shows us a certain place, time, and perspective on the human experience. They are the people's history. They allow us to join the conversation and bring it into our own modern day.

One of our most relevant classics is Fahrenheit 451. This dystopic novel is set in a future America where all books are banned and burned, and intellectual thought is discouraged.

One of the many challenges of classics is that they're just so tough to get into. So, why not update them? We update our textbooks and our science as we learn new practices and facts. Why not our creative works as well?

Books truly come to life when readers can visualize the story. Over four weeks, we'll let America's most famous book-ban warning do just that.

What is Loft Online After School?:
These groups connect young writers and readers across the U.S. and beyond. They offer a supportive community focused on writing goals or book discussions, making new friends, and thinking deeply.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.