Pixton

Pixton Comics Inc., http://pixton.com/schools/overview, online. Ages: 9 and up. Collections: Public Library, School Library. Fee-based license.

When kids join this online community, they can create and publish their own comic strips using this comic creator and there is no drawing involved. Kids choose characters and props and can add speech as desired. After choosing from templates, scenes, facial expressions, and situations can be altered, so every kid can have something of his own. It’s all about creativity. A school version uses the same technology, but is more private and costs $1/student per month.