Cartoons at Library of Congress' National Book Festival Sept. 24-25

The following came in from the Library of Congress today, and lists the "graphic novelists and illustrators who will be attending the Library of Congress' 2011 National Book Festival—a beloved annual celebration of reading and literature co-chaired by President Obama and Mrs. Obama. 

This annual celebration of reading and literacy occurs September 24 & 25 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Now in its 11^th year, this first-ever two-day festival features an impressive lineup of authors, including:

·         Brian Selznick – author of the new graphic novel "Wonderstruck," Selznick illustrated "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" which forms the basis of the upcoming Martin Scorsese film Hugo.

   Jarrett J. Krosoczka – the author and illustrator of many popular picture books, including "Punk Farm," "Punk Farm on Tour," "Baghead," and "Annie Was Warned." He is also the creator of the "Lunch Lady" graphic novel series, which Kirkus Reviews called "a delightfully fun escapist read." 

·         Mark Pett – creator of the nationally syndicated comic strips "Mr. Lowe" and "Lucky Cow" and the author of "Mr. Lowe: Cartoons from the Classroom."

·         Harry Bliss – the cartoonist and illustrator's single-paned comic, "Bliss," is syndicated in more than 50 newspapers in the United States and Japan. Bliss's new book is "Bailey" (Scholastic)."

 

Richard Thompson tells me personally that he's been invited and hopes to attend.

                                                                                                                       

When:              September 24-25, 2011
9/24: 10:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.

9/25: 1:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. 

 

Where:            The National Mall between 9^th and 14^th Streets

Washington, D.C. 

 

Visit www.loc.gov/bookfest for additional information