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.

Halloween Music Share

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dave

I love sharing Halloween music with friends and family! I’ve got two CD’s worth of Halloween fun you can download here: Yaytime4Halloween Complilations 1 & 2 If you’ve got your own mixes send them my way! The more eclectic the … Continue reading →

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Miami Book Fair

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Dave

I’ll be returning to the Miami Book Fair in November! Here’s where to find me: Graphic Novel Space Adventures! Saturday, Nov 22nd 1 – 2pm Storytorium Stage (in Children’s Alley)- with Kazu Kibuishi and Ben Hatke. Discussion + live drawing … Continue reading →

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Going to Sheboygan!

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Dave

October 11th, Raina and I will be at the Sheboygan Children’s Book Festival for the first time! PROGRAMS & SCHEDULE: 11-11.45am Comic Inspiration! Room: Maas Teen Learning Center Husband-and-wife cartoonists Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy) and Raina Telgemeier (Sisters) will deliver a … Continue reading →

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MICE

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Dave

Raina Telgemeier and I are special guests at this year’s MICE! The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo is a weekend event showcasing the best in local comics! This year, MICE will hold its fifth annual exposition, October 4 – 5 at … Continue reading →

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New look!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Dave

I thought it would be fun to I dye my hair purple. Maybe it was because I was excited about the new editions of Jellaby? Have you checked them out? You should! But in less than two weeks most of … Continue reading →

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SPX + Bookstore event!

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Dave

It’s already time for another amazing Small Press Expo! It’s one of the best events of the year, and you should be a part of it! September 13th & 14th Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road. … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Dave

Raina Telgemeier and I are special guests at this year’s MICE! The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo is a weekend event showcasing the best in local comics! This year, MICE will hold its fifth annual exposition, October 4 – 5 at … Continue reading →

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International Literacy Day

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Dave

Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay & I designed the official poster! Check out the International Reading Association’s twitter @IRAToday & website www.reading.org/ild for more info about this great initiative. There are downloadable bookmarks and more!

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Small Press Expo

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Dave

It’s already time for another amazing Small Press Expo! It’s one of the best events of the year, and you should be a part of it! September 13th & 14th Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road. … Continue reading →

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Politics & Prose Graphic Novel Afternoon

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Dave

Sepember 6th 2014 3:30pm at Politics & Prose in Washington, DC. Jimmy Gownley – The Dumbest Idea Ever! Dave Roman – Astronaut Academy: Re-entry Raina Telgemeier – Sisters Three graphic novels for younger teens focus on the struggles and relationships … Continue reading →

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