Drawn to Eat: A Co-created Comic on Insects and Entomophagy

Narrative tools such as comics and picture books enhance motivation and engagement in science education, especially on topics like evolution and biodiversity. Visual storytelling also supports behavioral change, for example by helping children accept unfamiliar foods. These practices reflect social learning principles and highlight the strategic role of visual media in promoting sustainability and addressing complex societal challenges. The Italian K-EAT (Know and Eat) project, funded under the PRIN PNRR 2022 program, aims to spread scientific knowledge through narrative approaches to reduce consumer resistance. As part of the initiative, we co-developed a comic with graphic recorder Carlotta Cataldi to introduce insects as food and feed sources, highlighting their ecological role and their contribution to sustainable food systems and environmental health