The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a fun way of teaching about emergency preparedness. Their graphic novel, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic,” demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy. The CDC’s message is that if you are generally well equipped to deal with a zombie apocalypse, you will be prepared for a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or terrorist attack.
Readers follow Todd, Julie, and their dog Max as a strange new disease begins spreading, turning ordinary people into zombies. Stick around to the end for a surprising twist that will drive home the importance of being prepared for any emergency. Included in the novel is a Preparedness Checklist so that readers can get their family, workplace, or school ready before disaster strikes.