Alessandra Balzer at Balzer + Bray has bought at auction author Robin Ha's debut graphic memoir for teens, Almost American Girl. In the vein of American Born Chinese, the book follows Korean-born, non-English-speaking 14-year-old Robin Ha as she is abruptly transplanted with her single mother from Seoul to Alabama. Robin must grapple with culture shock, learning English, and her new Korean stepfamily. Publication is slated for winter 2020; Samantha Haywood at the Transatlantic Agency did the deal for North American rights. 
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Publishers Weekly reports on Robin Ha's new book deal
Alessandra Balzer at Balzer + Bray has bought at auction author Robin Ha's debut graphic memoir for teens, Almost American Girl. In the vein of American Born Chinese, the book follows Korean-born, non-English-speaking 14-year-old Robin Ha as she is abruptly transplanted with her single mother from Seoul to Alabama. Robin must grapple with culture shock, learning English, and her new Korean stepfamily. Publication is slated for winter 2020; Samantha Haywood at the Transatlantic Agency did the deal for North American rights. 
May 2: Comics: Beyond Marvel and DC talk at Arlington Library branch
Comics: Beyond Marvel and DC
There's more to comics than just superheroes.
Melissa Riggio from Rosarium Publishing will take you on a journey through inclusive indie comics and graphic novels in genres such as slice of life, fantasy, romance, travelogue, educational, and more.
This event is geared towards Teens & Adults.
RSVP for an event reminder; attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Arlington Public Library uses subject matter experts from a variety of sources to provide educational public programs. We do not endorse, suggest or recommend a specific company, product or service.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 2, 2018
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location:
- Longfellow Room
- Location:
- Westover Branch Library
Oliphant's archive goes to UVA
Famed political cartoonist's archives arrive at UVA
Published Monday, Apr. 30, 2018,
Women’s Suffrage exhibit at Historic Vienna
Women's Suffrage exhibit has received another brand new look this year and is now focused on The Women's Rights Movement through Cartoons. The exhibit features more than 50 political cartoons and other images collected from newspapers, postcards and other publications from the 1850's onward.
The cartoons focus on the right to vote as well as other women's rights related to parental custody, property, employment and income, divorce, economic health of the family and birth control.
Annual exhibits related to the women's rights movement will continue at the Freeman Store through 2020, which will mark the 100th anniversary of adoption of the Constitutional amendment allowing women to vote.
Monday, April 30, 2018
The Post on Archer
The new season of 'Archer' doesn't look like 'Archer.' It hasn't in years, thanks to ISIS.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/04/26/the-new-season-of-archer-doesnt-look-like-archer-it-hasnt-in-years-thanks-to-isis/
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Another view of Apu from the Simpsons in The Post
To many Indian Americans, Apu is offensive. To me, he's my dad. [in print as On TV, Apu is a stereotype. In reality, he's a lot like my dad.]
I know there's more to the story of an immigrant working at the gas station than what "The Simpsons" shows.
Washingoton Post
That darn Doonesbury - letter to the editor
'Classic Doonesbury' is out of date and out of touch [in print as Not 'classic,' just dated].
Dennis A. Coyle, Arlington
Washington Post April 28 2018, p. A15The Post's history of the MCU
Everything that's happened leading up to 'Avengers: Infinity War'[edited version in print as A Marvel-ous recap, April 29, 2018, p. E6-7]
Don't have time to rewatch all 18 previous movies? No problem.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/entertainment/avengers-infinity-war-mcu-timelineOrion Zangara library tour in NoVa in May
Orion Zangara has a library tour for his new graphic novel, Sanctuary: The Stone Man Mysteries, Book Two. It is written by the New York Times best selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple and published by The Lerner Publishing Group. We'll be doing another interview with him soon.
Orion Zangara
Illustrator and Comic Book Artist
E-mail: orionzangara@gmail.com
Website: http://www.orionzangara.com
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Friday, April 27, 2018
Glen Weldon reviews Avengers
Space-Hopping 'Avengers: Infinity War' Raises The Stakes To Infinity — And Beyond
NPR's Monkey See blog April 24, 2018
https://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2018/04/24/604940011/space-hopping-avengers-infinity-war-raises-the-stakes-to-infinity-and-beyond
Avengers: Infinity War.
Holmes, Linda et al. 2018.
Avengers: Infinity War.Last 12 hours for Big Planet Comic's publication Kickstarter.
From Jared Smith:
ok! We only have 12 hours left... this will end at midnight EST... so if any of you have any extra money you found in your couch, we could really use it! Again, I'd like to point out that we are doing 50% off the cover price if you get all 12 books this year, so if you've pledged to get only 1 or 2 it isn't much more money to get a whole bunch of graphic novels. I know money is tight for a lot of people (myself included!) but I'm really excited about all these graphic novels, and really believe in these artists' visions.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrofitcomics/retrofit-comics-2018-12-new-graphic-novels
May 11: Animezing!: Ocean Waves
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May 17: Emily Flake at AFI
DON'T BREAK DOWN: A FILM ABOUT JAWBREAKER
Post-screening panel discussion with co-producer Dan Didier, Washington Post pop music critic Chris Richards, New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake and Jawbox frontman J. Robbins, moderated by John Davis, UMD Performing Arts Metadata Archivist
In 2007, 11 years after one of the most influential American punk bands, Jawbreaker, called it quits, the three members, Blake Schwarzenbach, Chris Bauermeister and Adam Pfahler, reconnected in a San Francisco recording studio to listen back to their albums, reminisce and even perform together. This documentary follows the band as they retell their rags-to-riches-to-rags story and writhe with inner band turmoil, health issues and the aftermath of signing to a major label. Featuring interviews with Billie Joe Armstrong, Steve Albini, Jessica Hopper, Graham Elliot, Chris Shiflett, Josh Caterer and more. (Note courtesy of Rocket Fuel Films.) DIR/SCR Tim Irwin; DIR/PROD Keith Schieron. U.S., 2017, color, 77 min. NOT RATED
AFI Member passes accepted.
77 Minutes
Documentary - music
Thursday, May 17, 2018 7:30 pm
The Post on Avengers: Infinity War
This is only a partial list... this search will give you 126 hits.
Character counts: How 'Avengers: Infinity War' succeeds [in print as United we stand: Our loved ones go off to 'War']
'Infinity War' caps a decade of success for Marvel Studios [in print as Marvel's 'grand experiment']
'Avengers: Infinity War' is stunningly dark. But it's still wildly entertaining. [in print as This Universe is built on dark matters].
Marvel's movies are more like TV shows. 'Avengers: Infinity War' is its first season finale.
Are movies like 'Avengers: Infinity War' worth taking seriously?
A look at how Marvel Studios built a box-office juggernaut
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Schoolhouse Rocker Bob Dorough's obituary
Bob Dorough, who set numbers and grammar to music in 'Schoolhouse Rock!,' dies at 94 [in print as Bob Dorough, 94; Composed magic numbers for kids]
, p. B6
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/bob-dorough-who-set-numbers-and-grammar-to-music-in-schoolhouse-rock-dies-at-94/2018/04/24/f1fedb4c-47ce-11e8-8b5a-3b1697adcc2a_story.html
April 28: Independent Book Store Day at Politics and Prose
Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Independent Bookstore Day 2018
Independent Bookstore Day is back, and you're all invited! Join P&P on Connecticut Avenue for a national day of indie celebration, and be part of the growing movement to shop local. Author events are taking place throughout the day, including Rebecca Kauffman and Mira T. Lee at 1 p.m., Joseph Rosenbloom in conversation with Corby Kummer at 3:30 p.m., and Jen Sincero at 6 p.m. Head down to our coffeehouse, The Den, for delicious baked treats. One day only, get five free digital audiobooks through our partners at Libro.fm. Visit our audiobook storefront to find out more. Below, book lovers can see some of the the exclusive, collectible IBD merchandise only available from April 28. While supplies last, purchase any IBD item to get a special edition of Rainbow Rowell's Kindred Spirits free. Between us, why not say our store tagline to a bookseller, "So Many Books, So Little Time." You never know, you might even get a present…
Redlands, Vol. 1 Signed Special Edition with Exclusive Cover, $9.99
A feminist comic by female creators! A mysterious and bloodthirsty matriarchal force runs the town of Redlands, Florida, and in order to stay on top, sacrifices must be made. Inspire by the strange complexitites of real-world politics and crime, the characters of Redlands play victim and villain, attempting to understand themseves and others through murder, magic, and mayhem. This special edition will have an exclusive cover and be signed by both the author, Jordie Bellaire, and the illustrator, Venesa R. Del Rey.
Be Prepared: SignedReading Survival Print, $10
In her forthcoming graphic novel Be Prepared, Vera Brosgol tells a witty, heartfelt story of (barely) surviving Russian summer camp. In her exclusive, original print, she illustrates how reading and books can get you through a long, hot summer full of threats and turmoil (watch out for those paper cuts).
City Paper doesn't like Avengers movie
Avengers Assemble In the Dreary Infinity War
The overstuffed film is a disservice to its characters.
https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/blog/21002401/avengers-assemble-in-the-dreary-infinity-war
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
TCJ interviews Jared Smith of Big Planet Comics without ever actually naming him...
Big Planet Comics
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