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KIRKUS REVIEWSVIDEO INTERVIEW
While in Texas, earlier this summer, I recorded a video interview with Vicky Smith of Kirkus Reviews. It was especially fun, because Vicky was genuinely enthusiastic about Astronaut Academy and really seemed interested in knowing what my thoughts were behind it. I talk a lot about the quirky language, eclectic cast and emotional enthusiasm! The [...]
Con Report: San Diego Comic-Con 2011
I headed down to San Diego with John Green and Raina Telgemeier, but this was our first Comic-Con in almost 10 years without a table in the Small Press area.
Thanks to our great friends at
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Kids Read Comics 2011
Kids Read Comics is one of the best small comic shows I’ve ever had the pleasure of attending, and this year’s event was no exception.
The convention has moved around suburban Detroit a few times during its three-year history, and this year’s event was staged in small-town Chelsea, MI—about a twenty-minute drive from Ann Arbor.
Raina [...]
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San Diego COMIC-CON
From Wednesday, July 20th till Sunday, July 25th I will be in San Diego, CA for Comic-Con International! Here’s where you can find me…
THURSDAY, July 21
2:30-4:00 Signing at SLG Booth (#1815)
I’ll be signing copies of Agnes Quill: An Anthology of Mystery, and dreaming about the follow-up book.
FRIDAY, July 22
11:00-12:00 Signing at :01 First Second [...]
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Science Fiction Reading Series
The New York Review of Science Fiction Readings presents: A Comics Spectacular!
Performances by Dave Roman & Molly Crabapple.
Hosted by Gina Gagliano.
Tuesday July 5th. 6:30 PM at The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art
The New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series provides performances from some of the best writers in science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, etc. [...]
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COMICS EXPRESS
The former editors and designers of Nickelodeon Magazine have teamed up to create Comics Express, a unique comic book collection to be sent to the kids of Joplin, Missouri, who have lost their homes in one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
The award-winning comic artists in Comics Express include:
Corey Barba, Ana Benaroya, Chris [...]
PODCAST INTERVIEW
I’m super excited to share this interview I did with author/illustrator, Katie Davis on her fantastic podcast, Brain Burps About Books!
Be a Space Cadet with Graphic Novels! Interview with Dave Roman
We talk about Astronaut Academy, Teen Boat, how art school can make you afraid to draw, proposing through comics, and tons of other fun [...]
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ALA New Orleans
ALA Annual Conference…in New Orleans!!
Friday, June 24 – Monday, June 27
ALA is trying something new this year: there will be a special Artist Alley on the show floor for cartoonists! So, Raina and I will have a table (#1665 look for the SMILE banner), and you can come get signed copies of our books, t-shirts, [...]
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KIDS READ COMICS & More!
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 [...]
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BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!
At Bergen Street Comics
470 Bergen St.
Between Flatbush & 5th Avenues, Brooklyn, NY
Saturday, June 11
3:00pm – 10:00pm
If you’re in the New York City area, come by and join us for an afternoon and evening of fun! Join us for snacks, live readings, contests, spacey music and videos, drinks, and merriment! Bring your kids, bring your friends, [...]
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