Researched and written by Gemma Sou.
Illustrated by John Cei Douglas.
Following Hurricane Maria in 2017, I followed twelve families to understand how recovery unfolds during the intimate moments and private spaces of everyday life. In 2019 this research was translated into a comic.
Teach with After Maria
Used by educators in over 25 countries.
Explore the short and long-term social, cultural, economic and psychological impacts of disasters that go under the radar of the international news media. Discover what recovery means for disaster-affected families – is it simply repairing a damaged roof, or does it also include recovering a sense of home, family cohesion, or livelihoods? Learn how family members differently experience disaster recovery.
Here are two audio-visual resources to use alongside the comic:
Gemma Sou 