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Real Men Read event
I will be a guest at the 6th Annual Real Men Read! event in Delaware.
February 4th at Alfred G. Waters Middle School.
Doors Open at 6:00pm
FREE!
Keynote Address by legendary author, Jack Gantos!
Books will be sold at the event. Hope to see you there!
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Order books for the holidays
For a limited time only, I’m offering signed/personalized copies of the Astronaut Academy books.
For $12 each (shipping included). If you’d like the books to arrive before Christmas definitely place your order by December 17th!
Paypal to thecomicsbakery@gmail.com
(be sure to include the names you’d like the books personalized to.)
VIDEO: Book recommendations for the holidays
Watch Raina Telgemeier and I in our winter sweaters as we join Jerzy Drozd and librarian superstar, Sharon Iverson (AADL) for a festive talk about fantastic graphic novels & comic books to give as gifts for the holidays. Lots of readers advisors and a lightning round! Bonus discussion about why I love snowmen, a video [...]
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Holiday Party/Fundraiser at Grasshopper Comics
Grasshopper Comics Annual Holiday Fundraising Party & Book Signing!
Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Charity Raffle at Grasshopper Comics. All proceeds go to the John Thiessen Children’s Foundation (JTCF.org). There will be an afternoon drawing party with snacks, artists and writers, as well as appearances by Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, and members of the Justice [...]
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VISIT Allentown Art Museum while you can!
Here is a video tour of the exhibit “Drawing on Character: The Art of Children’s Graphic Novels” a selection of original artworks by illustrators Eric Wight (Frankie Pickle), Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), and Matt Phelan (The Storm in the Barn). It’s on display at the Allentown Art Museum until December 29th, 2013. [...]
Adventures in France
I had an amazing time traveling through France, visiting Saint-Malo, LeMans, Mont Saint-Michel. Tons of photos on our FLICKR page.
Saint-Malo is one of our favorite places in the world!
Our traveling companion was Ted Naifeh, the amazing creator of Courtney Crumrin!
So many Kouign-Amann so little time! These local Bretagne desserts are pure butter and [...]
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Comics Arts Brooklyn signing
I’ll be doing a signing at the First Second Books booth, 1-2pm at the Comics Arts Brooklyn festival on Saturday November 9th, 2013
Mt. Carmel Church
275 N. 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Fall Fest & Art Exhibit in Allentown, PA
Fall Festival: Worlds of Wonder
Sunday, November 3
12-4pm
Allentown Art Museum
31 North 5th Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 432-4333
NY Times bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama) and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy, Last Airbender) will deliver a lively, visual discussion on comics & graphic novels, and how reading them as kids served as inspiration throughout their lives, fostering a love [...]
Off to France!
I’ll be hanging out with Raina in France at the Quai des Bulles in Saint Malo. When I’m not out discovering new pastries I’ll be hanging around the Akileos booth, so if you are in town be sure to say Bonjour!
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