Earth Boy has gone global

23 April 2018

The UNICEF Climate comic book was launched in New York on Earth Day, 22 April 2018. We're excited that Earth Boy has now gone global and the comic book is also available online to everyone all over the world. Below is the front cover of the comic book. 

Emerson collaborated with Wendy Conception, an illustrator in New York to produce the Earth Boy comic spread, which resulted in the awesome comic panel below. Click on the pictures below to read the comic. 

                                   

The online version was also translated to Spanish, French and Hindi. You may read the full comic book here: http://www.comicsunitingnations.org/tre/

The video of Emerson drawing Earth Boy was also shared on UNICEF global twitter. 

https://twitter.com/UNICEF/status/988152964584914944

https://twitter.com/UNICEF/status/988205888245780480

https://twitter.com/UNICEF/status/988824899404869632

Emerson was delighted to receive some copies of the climate comic book mailed by UNICEF New York.  

Read the comic book online at:  http://www.comicsunitingnations.org/tre/

    

Save the Earth visual map

23 April 2018

Visual map created by Emerson and Sheldon on how we can play our part to save the earth. It was featured by UNICEF Malaysia on their instagram in conjunction with Earth Day. 

Repost from @unicefmalaysia - You don't need superpowers to save the earth! Climate Comic Contest finalist Emerson Chong and his brother, Sheldon created this cool infographic on how you can do your part

🌱 save water & electricity where you can
🌱 recycle

🌱 reuse plastic bags
🌱 don't litter & help to pick up litter when you see it
🌱 plant trees
🌱 don't pollute

Credit: Treehousekidzclub

Emerson featured in UNICEF Malaysia's website

20 April 2018

Subsequent to the earlier post regarding the update on the Earth Boy comic panel for the UNICEF Climate comic book, Emerson was featured in UNICEF Malaysia's website: https://www.unicef.org/malaysia/media_27545.html .

Screenshot from UNICEF Malaysia's website.

Earth Boy also known as Jason was a science prodigy who created two potions that he hoped would help him save the earth. Below is a video of him introducing Earth Boy.

Emerson demonstrating how he draws Earth Boy.

Update on Earth Boy comic panel project

17 April 2018

Update on Earth Boy comic panel project by UNICEF.

As mentioned in an previous post, Emerson was one of 3 finalists selected by UNICEF to produce a 1 page comic-panel as a bonus feature of the Climate Comic Book which would be published on Earth Day, 22 April 2018. The other two finalists selected were from France and Cuba.

Source: Email from UNICEF

In the beginning Emerson had an introduction orientation session with the representatives from UNICEF in New York. In another Skype session, Emerson was later introduced to the artist, Wendy Conception, who would be working with him on this project.

Top left: Emerson drew Jason, a kid scientist. (Jason later turns into Earth Boy when the potions he made to help the environment spilt on him.)

Right: Emerson with his dad, waiting for the Skype call from UNICEF in New York. The time was 8.30 am in the morning, and 7.30 pm the previous day in New York.

Subsequent communications were done via emails over the next few months. We received good news that approval was given to turn it into a 2-page comic spread.The script was discussed and refined with the artist. Then the artist started drawing Jason based on Emerson's concept, and then she drew the parents. (See below). 

Source: Wendy's instagram: wendyfae_art

Throughout the project, Emerson would looks through the drafts by the artist and give his comments. 

The artist will edit as necessary and revert. Here's Emerson giving his approval. 

The artist has  now coloured in the panels. 

Source: Instagram: wendyfae_art

Source: Instagram: wendyfae_art

UNICEF Malaysia also came over to interview and shoot a video on Emerson to promote the comic panel in conjunction with Earth Day. 

After several months, the comic panel is completed and we're now looking forward on its publication online on this website: http://www.comicsunitingnations.org/tre/ . Cant wait!!!

Earth Boy will be featured in a comic book

18 January 2018

Exciting news! Earth Boy will come to life!

At the end of last year, Emerson participated in the Climate Comic Contest organised by UNICEF. The winner was a 21 year old fine-arts student from India.

Today, we received an email from UNICEF that Emerson and 2 other finalists were selected to produce a 1-page comic panel that will be a bonus feature on the full length comic book on climate change, which will be launched on Earth Day 2018. The production of the comic will be done in collaboration with UNICEF and Emerson will be working with an illustrator to produce a one-page comic for Earth Boy. The process to produce the comic will be documented (interviews, photos, videos) and shared on social media and with media.

Below is the email from UNICEF sent to us: 

Below is the blog post regarding the Climate Comic Contest of which Emerson was the only Malaysian finalist. 

http://treehousekidsart.blogspot.my/2017/11/please-vote-for-earth-boy-unicef.html

Emerson was also featured the following online news sites:

SAYS: http://says.com/my/news/9-year-old-only-malaysian-to-be-in-the-top-20-for-unicef-climate-comic-contest

World of Buzz: https://www.worldofbuzz.com/meet-9-year-old-emerson-malaysian-made-unicefs-finals/

We're looking forward to seeing it published!

What's Up (cover)

THANKS to EVERYONE who have voted for Emerson in the UNICEF Climate Comic Contest. Emerson would like to dedicate this song to you. (Emerson and Sheldon doing a cover of "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes). Enjoy!!

Please vote for Earth Boy - UNICEF Climate Comic Contest

Great news! Emerson participated in the Climate Comic Contest by UNICEF and is among the 20 shortlisted out of almost 3,000 entries worldwide. He needs your help to vote for his superhero, “EARTH BOY”. The entry that receives the most votes will be selected to work with a professional team to produce their own comic book to launch on Earth Day, April 22. He would like to raise awareness of climate issues with his comics.

Please vote for him starting today, Nov 6 until Nov 17. Each person is eligible to vote once per day. Please vote "EARTH BOY" by Emerson, 9, Malaysia by clicking on the picture of  EARTH BOY and keying in your email address! Please vote here: http://climatecomic.hscampaigns.com/#submissions

Thank you! 

He received this email from UNICEF:

The above was his drawing and full storyline. The storyline was summarised for the website, by the organiser.  

Please vote for EARTH BOY here: http://climatecomic.hscampaigns.com/#submissions . Thank you!