I’ll be in Michigan this weekend for the most ambitious comic-filled weekend EVER!
FRIDAY JUNE 17th at 6PM:
Ann Arbor District Library
Kids Read Comics Kickoff Event! with Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, and Kevin Coppa
We’re kicking things off with a special evening at the Ann Arbor District Library. Raina and I are going to be talking about our work, reading from our books live on stage, and getting everyone excited about the weekend of kids, comics, and fun ahead. Afterward, our good friend Kevin Coppa will be presenting Puppetbenders, the live, puppet tribute to Avatar: The Last Airbender!
Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Dave Roman and Kevin Coppa, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
SATURDAY June 18th & SUNDAY 19th ALL DAY:
Kids Read Comics Street Festival
This convention will take over Chelsea, Michigan! The whole event is TOTALLY FREE, and welcomes kids, teens, and parents all weekend with activities, a chance to meet tons of great comic artists, and hands-on workshops where you can write and draw your own stories and characters! Here are my panels, workshops and events:
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Creating Characters
Join Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy, X-Men: Misfits) as he explores creating cartoon characters based on simple, easy to draw shapes! Take your inspiration from popular comic and TV cartoon characters and create your own character and a story for them to inhabit! This event is followed by a special book signing where you can get your own copy of Astronaut Academy personalized by the author.
Chelsea District Library McKune Room – Ages 7-12
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm
Quick Draw! improv cartooning with Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier
New Chelsea Market, 125 South Main Street – All Ages
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Artist Spotlight with Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier
Chelsea River Gallery, 120 S. Main – All Ages
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Art Gallery Exhibit
On Saturday evening, there’s going to be a reception for a gallery show I have some work in: COMIC JAM at the Chelsea River Gallery. Join us for the opening reception! All of the artists’ work will be for sale, and you can see finished original pieces alongside our process work: thumbnails, rough sketches, and so forth.
Chelsea River Gallery, 120 S. Main St.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Making Your Life into a Comic
Raina Telgemeier shows how everyday moments of your life can be made into a comic strip! Kids will start by making a list of events that will be adapted into comic panels.
Chelsea District Library, McKune Room – Ages 8-16
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Interactive Comics Reading
Raina Telgemeier (Smile) Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy) and special guests will perform chapters from their all-ages graphic novels. The illustrated panels will be projected onto a large screen for all to see, and volunteers from the audience will be chosen to play some of the characters.
Chelsea District Library, McKune Room – All Ages
My books will be for sale at the Green Brain Comics table all weekend, and you are welcome to bring your own copies of my books for me to sign, too!
