Books have the power to shape, influence and change our lives. Why is that so? What goes into a book that can shape lives? Jennifer Murvin, assistant professor of English at Missouri State University and the owner of the indie bookstore, Pagination Bookshop in Springfield, Missouri, shares with Authority Magazine about the books that changed her life. … [Read more...] about The power of books to change lives
When you think of comics, a complex narrative may not be what pops into your head. Missouri State University faculty members Cole Closser and Jennifer Murvin are on a mission to show the power of sharing a narrative in comic form. Combining forces Closser, assistant professor of art and design, and Murvin, senior instructor of English, co-teach Graphic Narrative, an … [Read more...] about Comics: Not just for superheroes