Upside Comics is the children and young people's literacy charity.

Upside Comics use comics and graphic novels to promote literacy for children and young people. We support reading, creative writing, design and illustration. Upside Comics is a small charity. The organisation was started by people working in schools and youth charities who love comics. We believe that literacy is the key to childrens' future success and happiness. Instead of stigmatising comics as bad for literacy, recent studies show they can help people develop their reading and improve vocabulary in a fun way.
To many, comics are books you can read and still be cool. But they encourage further reading and drive up rates of library use. Comics communicate complex stories and difficult ideas in a simple way. They challenge the stronger reader whilst supporting those who are less enthusiastic and helping them to develop high-order thinking skills. They also help to draw in support at home from fathers and older brothers who are far more likely to sit and read Spiderman with you than Pride and Prejudice!