Rewriting the Rules®
Rewriting the Rules® interviews community and business leaders, youth champions, and other radicals whose work builds on the power and genius fundamental to Black communities, Indigenous Communities, and Communities of color. We shine a light on the legacies of creativity, strength and innovation sustaining these communities and offer practical tools for building smart, fair, and loving communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Tracine Asberry, Executive Director of St. Paul Youth Services, a Minnesota US based non-profit that is a leader in reimagining how our community engages with and holds itself accountable for Black youth. Learn more at www.spys.org
Rewriting the Rules®
GAME ON! Closing the Gap between Gaming and Schooling.
St. Paul Youth Services (SPYS) continues to Amplify Youth Voice & Power to Contribute to Our Community in this episode of Rewriting the Rules®. For this podcast conversation, our host Dr. Tracine Asberry chats with youth author Miles Asberry-Wallace and his best friend Connor Walford about games as a tool for learning. The young people share insights on their favorite games for fun and education, while the conversation delves into creative ways gaming is used and can be used to teach literacy, problem-solving, creative thinking, and more! In fact, if you’re available today between 4p – 6p join us at SPYS’ Annual LIT Party to learn (and play) for yourself! Click here for details
This conversation took place as part of the launch of Miles’ first published comic book, Kings of Quests: A Tale of Bros, Book #1 on Wednesday, February 7th. The youth-led event explored the power of dreams, the power of our stories, and the power of a beloved community that wraps its arms around one inspiring young Black man named Miles.
About Miles Asberry-Wallace:
Miles Asberry-Wallace is a young black man who was born on February 7, 2011, and lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He started drawing comics at five years old and made his first comic series, Miles TGM and the Giant Zombie. He loved making comics so much that he started selling them at school. He now has a comic book business named Stickman Legacy.
About Guest Host Connor Walford:
Connor Walford is in the 7th grade and is Miles Asberry Wallace’s best friend.
Order Comic Books Online: https://strivepubandco.com/strivestore/p/kings-of-quests-a-tale-of-bros
Order Sweatshirts Online: https://strivepubandco.com/strivestore/p/kings-of-quests-sweatshirt
Join SPYS’ Annual LIT Party: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-paul-youth-services-presents-spys-annual-lit-party-tickets-873306050907?aff=oddtdtcreator
Find us Online:
- Contact US about the podcast: podcast@spys.org
- St. Paul Youth Services:
- YouTube
- Buzzsprout
*The music you hear on the podcast is provided by Blue Dot Sessions and is used here under a Creative Commons License.