Wednesday, January 27, 2021

March 11: An Evening with Gene Luen Yang

An Evening with Gene Luen Yang

Thursday, March 11, 2021
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MT

https://go.ucalgary.ca/2021-03-11VirtualDVWEvent_LPRegistration1.html

Join the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program for an evening with Gene Luen Yang, the bestselling writer and artist behind American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints, the Avatar: the Last Airbender comics, and many other iconic works.

This online talk will explore the making of comics and graphic novels, bridging the gap between words and pictures, and the importance of narratives that convey a multitude of cultural experiences.

Bring your questions: the event will conclude with a live audience Q&A moderated by Bart Beaty, professor of advanced studies in comics at the University of Calgary.

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