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This October, 14-year-old Henry McEvoy published his first educational comic, How to Predator Proof a Chicken & Duck Coop.  The "Ducky Comics" release features strategies to protect from hawks, dogs, and raccoons.  The comic is available on Henry's website, DuckyComicsNY.com.  Says Henry, "Predator proofing is important because predators can be persistent.  Raccoons and hawks may take residence near your coop, and try to kill your birds!"  Henry, a 4-H member since 2018, created "Ducky Comics" this summer and has released multiple comics to support 4-H programs. 

Henry McEvoy, 13-year-old cartoonist and creator of Ducky Comics, celebrated his first 4-H fundraiser by promoting his comic strip at duck ponds, farmer's markets, local businesses, and online. Henry aimed to increase awareness for his comic brand founded in Chappaqua, NY, and the county fair organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension, while also raising funds for New York State's 4-H Foundation. Posters of Ducky Comics' first issue Unexpected Events at the Putnam County Fair were seen around Putnam County, Westchester County, and Ulster County during the month of August and early September, featuring a QR code linked to a GoFundMe campaign. When Henry's 1-month fundraiser ended on Wednesday, September 9th, his efforts proved successful, with $812 raised for 4-H.

Cartoonist Henry McEvoy's debut issue of "Ducky Comics" is set in Carmel, New York's Putnam County Fair, an event that was canceled this summer due to the Coronavirus. 13-year-old Henry aims to increase awareness for the fair organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension while raising funds for New York State's 4-H Foundation. The first comic strip, created in Chappaqua, NY, features a father and son duck visiting the fair and entering a flying contest. Said Henry, "In this alternate universe a lot can happen, like an out-of-control raccoon with a jetpack, a swat team of ducks, and more!" Henry created the comic after realizing that this year's fair would be canceled. Henry stated, "Last year I brought my pet ducks and chickens, and so I wanted to support the fair this year even though we couldn't be there."

The Family First in Education after school program toured the "Masterpieces from the Museum of Cartoon Art" and participated in animation workshops at the Bruce Museum on Saturday, April 6.