Miami, FL – October 24th, 2024

Comic Kids founders Reed Horth and Kat Barrow-Horth were interviewed on the “Gloria Gabs” Podcast through Miami Community Newspapers to discuss programming and the future of the organization. Dressed as Wolverine, Emma Frost and Supergirl, Reed, Kat and Gloria chatted about the origin story of Comic Kids, the children they serve and the organizations they work with. Comic Kids believes that a predominately digital model will allow more children in pediatric hospitals, homeless shelters, foster care, and those suffering from abuse and neglect to have more access to free art classes, supplies and curriculum. This year, Comic Kids began creating free weekly art curriculum in the form of coloring and step-by-step drawing sheets that are sent to numerous organizations serving children, based on the weekly themes Comic Kids is teaching. They also branched their programming into Atlanta and New York by teaching art classes virtually through Seacrest Studios, which are studio spaces in pediatric hospitals throughout the United States. Classes will be broadcast to patient rooms giving the most vulnerable among us access to art.

Miami’s own, Comic Kids, featured on the Kelly Clarkson show for their work helping kids from underserved communities learn about the arts through events and classes drawing comic characters.

Miami, FL – January 26, 2023 – Miami-based non-profit COMIC KIDS is selected to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on January 30 as the result of a nationwide search for local charities making deep contributions to their communities.

Reed Horth and Kat Barrow-Horth are featured on the show to help promote Comic Kids’ mission to help children from underserved communities in Miami-Dade spark their creativity and access to art through comics, cartoons, and books. Reed and Kat, the husband and wife duo, started Comic Kids in 2018, leveraging their background in the arts as fine art dealers.

Kelly Clarkson inquired about the origins of Comic Kids and the power of its unique approach. During COVID, Comic Kids built an online curriculum reaching thousands of children in after-school programs, Title 1 schools, hospitals, and summer camps. Their approach uses the popularity of comic book characters, like the Marvel and DC heroes to unlock the kids’ creativity while building their self-esteem, practical art, and literacy skills.

“With national exposure from the Kelly Clarkson Show, we’re excited about expanding the number of students that Comic Kids can reach by connecting with people and resources from Miami and across the country.” -Kat Barrow-Horth, Co-Founder, Comic Kids. As a result of this national coverage, Comic Kids has updated its website to help draw attention to the three top resources it needs to expand, 1. Funds to help expand their reach 2. Professional services like public relations and digital marketing and 3. Connections to people who can support their mission.

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Comic Kids, which grew during Covid, partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, Girl Scouts Community Troops, HANDY, Branches, and other non-profits assisting at-risk and underserved youth in the community.