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.

Blue for Christmas holiday mix

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Dave

Three of my favorite things in the world: Christmas, Music, and Sharing! So here’s my latest holiday mix…   DOWNLOAD PRESENT

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Thursday at New York Comic Con

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Dave

Here’s where you can find me at the NY Comic Con. First Second Books: Booth 2239 Signing copies of Astronaut Academy from 11:30am – 12:00pm You’re Such a Geek: A Guide for Teachers, Students, and Parents to Help Cope with … Continue reading →

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Queens Book Festival

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Dave

I’ll be appearing at the first-ever Queens Book Festival! which will be held at Kaufman Astoria Studios (34-12 36th Street) from 11:00AM to 6:00PM. 4:00-4:45 PM New Age of Comics Panel “Comic books have elevated from stories about superheroes to … Continue reading →

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Queens Museum Children’s Book Celebration, NY

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Dave

July 10th from 11am-4pm You can find me at the Queens Museum Children’s Book Celebration! Queens Museum New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, NY 11368 Meet NYC-based award winning children’s book authors and illustrators. The list of … Continue reading →

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Electric City Comic Con, Schenectady, NY

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Dave

July 9th, 2016 I’ll be a guest at the Electric City Comic Con in Schenectady, NY. I believe I’m giving the opening keynote, and hosting the Cosplay Masquerade! Should be super fun. Lots of other great artists like Gregg Schigiel, … Continue reading →

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Gaithersburg Book Festival 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Dave

Saturday, May 21st 1:15-2:05 in the Willa Cather Pavillion Sharing the stage with John Green (Teen Boat, Hippopotomister) and Alexis Frederick-Frost (Gryphons Aren’t So Great). More info at Gaithersburg Book Festival Website Free Admission & Parking Gaithersburg City Hall Grounds

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Acme Comics, Greensboro, NC

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Dave

I’ll be part of the Free Comic Book Day celebration at Acme Comics in Greensboro, NC! Saturday May 7th #FCBD starting at 10AM! Along with Thomas Boatwright, Jacob Chabot, Andrew MacLean, Sara Richard, & Brian Smith. More info HERE. Address: … Continue reading →

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Huntington Public Library, NY

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Dave

In honor of Children’s Book Week I will be hosting a fun presentation at the Huntington Public Library. The event is sponsored by the fine folks at Escape Pod Comics. More info here. Tuesday May 3rd at 6pm Huntington Public … Continue reading →

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Play Fair

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Dave

If you like toys and comics then Playfair is the show for you! I’ll be in the Aw Yeah Comics Artist Alley on both Saturday Feb 13 and Sunday Feb 14th. Sunday I’ll be hosting Comics Quickfire! drawing gameshow with … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to First Second books!

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Dave

This week is the tenth anniversary of First Second Books! To celebrate, Travis Jonker and School Library Journal asked a bunch of First Second authors to redraw the cover of one of our favorite First Second books by another author. … Continue reading →

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