Author Archives: Dave

About Dave

Dave Roman is the author of several graphic novels including Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity, Teen Boat! and Agnes Quill: An Anthology of Mystery. He has contributed stories to Explorer: The Mystery Boxes, Nursery Rhyme Comics, and is the co-author of two New York Times bestselling graphic novels, X-Men: Misfits and The Last Airbender: Zuko’s Story. Roman is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts and worked as a comics editor for the groundbreaking Nickelodeon Magazine from 1998 to 2009. He lives in NYC with his wife, and fellow comic artist, Raina Telgemeier.

Tweens Read 2012

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dave

I was trilled and honored to be a guest at the Tweens Read festival in Houston, Texas this past weekend, hosted by Blue Willow Books. All the authors were greeted by homemade cupcakes featuring their most recent books! How can … Continue reading →

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NYCC Quickfire!

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Dave

Here’s a link to some pictures from the Comics Quickfire! event at NYCC with Gregg Schigiel, Ryan Sias, Mark Siegel, John Green, Laura Lee Gulledge & more! Comics Quickfire! at NYCC 2012

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New York Comic Con 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dave

I’ll be at the New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center this weekend. Here is where to find me: SATURDAY 3:30-4:30PM Signing at First Second Comics booth #1214 5:15PM – 6:15PM Comics Quickfire! on the Variant Stage A … Continue reading →

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NY Comic Con, NYC

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Dave

Here’s where to find me at the New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center. SATURDAY 3:30-4:30PM Signing at First Second Comics booth #1214 5:15PM – 6:15PM Comics Quickfire! on the Variant Stage A fast-paced game show where volunteers … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Comics & More, NY

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Dave

Raina Telgemeier and I will be signing together at Brooklyn Comics & More on Wednesday September 19th from 3-5PM. Brooklyn Comics & More 493 7th Ave # A Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 840-5840

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Back to School

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Dave

It’s back to school season, and I’m celebrating with free bookmarks and a special Skype visit contest! Any teachers or librarians who email me at yaytime (at) gmail (dot) com with a complete mailing address will be sent 30 free … Continue reading →

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Heroic weekend!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Dave

If you couldn’t already tell from reading my stuff, Dav Pilkey is a hero of mine! Whenever I see or read any of his books it’s a bolt of energy to my brain & hand, reminding me why I started … Continue reading →

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Drama Day!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Dave

I couldn’t be more excited about the release of my wife’s new graphic novel, DRAMA! Raina put her entire heart and soul into making this book and I honestly believe it’s going to have a hugely positive effect on all … Continue reading →

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Nerdy Book Club post

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Dave

Wrote a heartfelt article about my undying love of comic readers, comic shops, & teachers for Nerdy Book Club blog. Includes cover scan of my high school Beowulf comic that reveals my full Image comics wannabe mode. Read it HERE.

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Activity packs & teacher’s guides

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Dave

I’ve added a bunch of free downloadable stuff in the Teacher’s Guide section of the site including an Astronaut Academy activity pack, Reader’s Theater Powerpoint file, & a guide to setting up your own similar live reading events. http://yaytime.com/resources/teachers-guides/

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