May 9: Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft at Scrawl Books

On Friday, May 9th at 6:30 PM, Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft will be visiting to celebrate the release of their new collaboration, J vs. K! It's the biggest rivalry of the season! As kids, Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft were fast friends rivals! J (Jerry) was great at art, and K (Kwame) was great at writing. The two precocious kids have to learn how to share the spotlight as they realize their talents can be combined. All based on a true story! It's artist vs. writer with plenty of shady double crosses as J and K plot their way to the top. This epic match-up from Newbery medal winners Kwame Alexander (The Crossover) and Jerry Craft (New Kid) celebrates comics, creativity, and the magic of collaboration. Join both authors at Scrawl as they celebrate their contest collaboration.

Preorder your Signed Books and RSVP Here!

March 23: JIMI HENDRIX: PURPLE HAZE SIGNING w/ DJ BEN HA MEEN at Fantom Comics

JIMI HENDRIX: PURPLE HAZE SIGNING w/ DJ BEN HA MEEN
>> SUNDAY, March 23rd @ 3pm
Are you experienced?? We're pleased to host JIMI HENDRIX: PURPLE HAZE writer and forallnerds podcast host DJ Ben Ha Meen for a signing & author talk in conversation with cartoonist/critic Julian Lytle. The new graphic novel from @titancomics is a psychedelic sci-fi adventure available at Fantom now.

Written by Mellow Brown, the critically acclaimed writer of Blade Runner: Origins, and DJ BenHa Meen. Drawn by award-winning artist, Tom Mandrake! In a galaxy where a tyrannical force has silenced music and enslaved all life, Hendrix must embark on a perilous quest to find a magical talisman powerful enough to unlock the incredible latent power of his trademark sound.

https://stores.comichub.com/fantom_comics/products/jimi-hendrix-purple-haze-dm-edition-hardcover-mature-

Jan 16: Swann Fellow Lecture at Library of Congress

Transpacific Encounters: Miguel Covarrubias, Zhang Guangyu and their Indigenous Turn

Swann Fellow, Felicity Yin, PhD candidate in Art History at the University of California, San Diego, examines the 1930s cultural exchange between Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias and Shanghai artist Zhang Guangyu, focusing on Covarrubias' visit to Shanghai during his second trip to Bali. Utilizing materials from the Library of Congress, the research reveals how their dialogues contributed to an indigenous turn in both artists' practices, redefining the integration of their cultural roots in transpacific modern art.

This event will be recorded.

 

Location: Library of Congress, Pickford Theater, 3^rd Floor, Madison building, at noon

 

For those of you outside LC, please be aware that there is perimeter security around the Capitol Hill complex in advance of the Inauguration on January 20.

Oct 21: MAGA, Memes and Momala political cartoon event

Please join us for a special and very timely event.

You may rsvp to democracy@syr.edu by October 14 with the subject line: RSVP Syracuse Cartoonists Event.

MAGA, Memes and Momala: Political Cartoonists take on 2024

Join us as we celebrate freedom of speech and our right to satire with a freewheeling look at a wild campaign year, as seen by some of the nation's and world's best political cartoonists.

Cartoonists have long lived on the front lines in the fight for freedom of speech. The US Supreme Court used cartoons to codify our right to lampoon our political leaders in the seminal case, Hustler Magazine v. Falwell. Decline of local newspapers, explosion of social media, political polarization and global trends toward populism, nationalism and authoritarianism shape today's challenges.

Time: Cocktails 6pm
DATE: Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
Program begins at 6:30pm
Dress: Business casual

Panelists:
Matt Wuerker, editorial cartoonist and illustrator, POLITICO
Ann Telnaes, editorial cartoonist, The Washington Post
Michael Ramirez, editorial cartoonist, Las Vegas Review- Journal
Pedro X. Molina, Counterpoint Media and Confidencial, Nicaragua
Award-winning cartoonists
Vladimir Kazanevsky (Ukraine) and Rachita Taneja (India) also will discuss their work and persistent threats to cartoonists around the world.

Where:
Syracuse University DC Campus
1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW (at Dupont Circle)
Washington, DC 20036

Announcing City Wide Events at SPX 2024 (Glynnis Fawkes' event has been CANCELLED.)

Glynnis Fawkes' event has been CANCELLED.

See the events around the city that are part of SPX 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Email: exhibitor-inquiries@smallpressexpo.com   Celebrate SPX's 30th Birthday at the Library of Congress along other City Wide Events for SPX 2024   Bethesda, Maryland - September 9, 2024   Media Release - Small Press Expo is thrilled to announce numerous events that take place throughout the surrounding area during SPX 2024. The festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, across the street from the North Bethesda Metro stop on the Red Line). SPX will have over 500 creators, 280 exhibitor tables, 22 programming panels and 14 hands-on workshops to introduce attendees to the amazing world of independent and small press comics. Lists of Special Guests, Debuts, Exhibitors, Program Panels and Workshops can all be found on the SPX web site. 30th Anniversary of SPX Exhibits SPX 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Library of Congress Exhibits showing works from the SPX Collection at the Library of Congress will be on display on the second floor of the Jefferson Building, as well as a smaller exhibit in the Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room LM-133 of the Madison Building 101 Independence Ave. Ongoing 8:30AM-5PM | Jefferson Building 10 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003 Ongoing 8:30AM-5PM | Madison Building 101 Independence Ave, Washington, DC 20003 Friday September 13 SPX Lecture at the Library of Congress: Tillie Walden, Ideas for Tomorrow: The Future of Queer Comics Join us as award-winning artist and author Tillie Walden discusses her career and process while also considering the future of the medium in light of all of the challenges facing creators and books alike. A small display of materials from the Library of Congress' Small Press Expo (SPX) Collection will accompany the talk.  09/13/2024 | Noon – 1:00pm | Dining Hall A - 6th Floor Madison Building - 101 Independence Ave. Washington, D.C. Drawing on History: Creating the Graphic Adaptation of 1177 BC How does a cartoonist adapt a scholarly work of history, specifically Eric H. Cline's 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed? In this talk, award-winning illustrator Glynnis Fawkes will describe the process of interpreting Eric's text in comics. Join Glynnis Fawkes and Dr. Eric Cline as they discuss the creation of 1177 B.C.: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed (Princeton University Press).  09/13/2024 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | George Washington University Campus Store - 2125 I Street Northwest Washington, DC 20052 Monday September 16 Solas Nua, in partnership with Drawn & Quarterly and Georgetown Global Irish Studies, presents: Luke Healy In Conversation Solas Nua and Georgetown Global Irish Studies are proud to present Luke Healy in a public conversation panel event to discuss his latest work from Drawn & Quarterly, Self-Esteem and the End of the World. 09/16/2024 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | NYU DC - 1307 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Visit the SPX 2024 Website for More Info About This Years Show Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings together more than 500 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. The expo includes a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests. The Ignatz Awards are held every year at SPX recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.smallpressexpo.com. Small Press Expo P.O. Box 5704 Bethesda, Maryland 20824 www.smallpressexpo.com Email: press@smallpressexpo.com STAY CONNECTED

Small Press Expo | P.O. Box 5704 | Bethesda, MD 20824 US

May 25: Hazel Newlevant at Fantom Comics

[I'm planning on attending to at least buy the book]

BOOK LAUNCH & AUTOBIO COMIC WORKSHOP w/ HAZEL NEWLEVANT

>> SATURDAY, MAY 25th @ 3pm

Fantom friend (Comics for Choice, No Ivy League, Sugar Town) joins us to host an all-ages autobio comics workshop, celebrating the launch of the anthology Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans! Supplies provided, masks required.

Get copies in-store or on our website: https://stores.comichub.com/fantom_comics/products/becoming-who-we-are-graphic-novel-mature-

July 16: Meet Graphic Novel Author and Artist Gareth Hinds

Meet Graphic Novel Author and Artist Gareth Hinds

https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/12028348

Gareth Hinds is the creator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels based on literary classics, including Beowulf (which Publisher's Weekly called a "mixed-media gem"), King Lear (which Booklist named one of the top 10 graphic novels for teens), and many more! He is a recipient of the Boston Public Library's "Literary Lights for Children" award. His books can be found in bookstores and English classrooms across the country, and his illustrations have appeared in such diverse venues as the Society of Illustrators, the New York Historical Society, and over a dozen published video games.

Gareth will talk about his work and describe how he got to be a graphic novelist and what it's like being one. See examples of his work, all the way from early childhood up to in-progress, not-yet-published books, and then he'll take some questions from the audience! 

 

 

Date:

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Time:

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Kings Park Meeting Room

Library Branch:

Kings Park Library

Nov 16: Emily Bowen Cohen at Arlington Library

 Author Talk: Emily Bowen Cohen

Join us for a presentation from author Emily Bowen Cohen about her novel "Two Tribes."

Cohen will reflect on themes common to Indigenous and Jewish American experiences such as the importance of places that feel like home, historical persecution and oppression, and cultural traditions using her own illustrations and comic panels. 

 Audience Q&A and book signing to follow. Books will be available for sale, courtesy of Hooray for Books!

RSVP for an event reminder. Attendance is first-come, first-served until seating capacity is reached. 

For more information, contact 703-228-6545

Date:

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Time:

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Campbell Room

Library:

Shirlington Library

Audience:

Events for Adults Events for High Schoolers Events for Middle Schoolers

Categories:

Author Talk

Calendar:

Arlington Public Library

Register or RSVP Join Us Nov. 16

About the book

This debut graphic novel embraces the complexity, meaning, and deep love that comes from being part of two vibrant tribes. Mia is still getting used to living with her mom and stepfather, and to the new role their Jewish identity plays in their home. Feeling out of place at home and at her Jewish day school, Mia finds herself thinking more and more about her Muscogee father, who lives with his new family in Oklahoma. Her mother doesn’t want to talk about him, but Mia can’t help but feel like she’s missing a part of herself without him in her life.

About the author

Emily Bowen Cohen won a WORD artist grant in 2016 to create the mini-comic, An American Indian Guide to the Day of Atonement. She was an Inquiry fellow at American Jewish University and also participated in the Reciprocity retreat through Asylum Arts. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Visual and Environmental Studies.

(updated with Sara Shepard)

Finding Comic Books and Newspapers at the 2023 National Book Festival

August 8, 2023

Posted by: Malea Walker

 https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2023/08/finding-comic-books-and-newspapers-at-the-2023-national-book-festival/

This year's National Book Festival will take place on August 12, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Every year we are treated to the opportunity of seeing some our favorite authors and creators at the National Book Festival. The Festival also includes tables and pavilions with fun activities and giveaways. This year you will be able to learn more about the Library's collections of comic books and newspapers at the Library of Congress Pavilion, and hear from some incredible authors and artists at the six other stages. Don't miss your chance to see these presentations at the National Book Festival!

 

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden greets visitors on the expo floor at the National Book Festival, September 1, 2018. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

At the Library of Congress Pavilion, Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

Comics Come Alive! 10:15am-10:45am

"Did you know that the Library of Congress has one of the largest publicly accessible comic book collections in the world? Come see some highlights from the comic book collection and share your interests!"

How Sara Shepard Made a Best Friend 10:20 am - 10:45 am EDT 

• Fifth grade is full of surprises: good, bad, silly, weird—you name it. The first installment of a new middle grade series, Sara Shepard’s “Penny Draws a Best Friend External” follows young Penny Lowry as she navigates changing friendships, a family secret and her feelings of anxiety. Moderated by Carolyn Belefski.
  

Finding LGBTQIA+ Hidden History 11:45am-12:15pm

"Historic newspapers are a rich yet often overlooked resource when it comes to studying LGBTQIA+ history. This presentation provides recommended search tips and strategies, focusing primarily on the kinds of unique resources that can be found in our Chronicling America historic newspaper collection."

In addition to these presentations, you can find a table with more information about Chronicling America* and other historic newspaper collections staffed by librarians from the Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room. Our staff will be happy to help demonstrate search and browse features, and answer your questions.

And don't miss your chance for some hands-on creation of your own at our Zine table!

Logo created for "Library of Awesome" pop-up exhibit, June 2017.

Comic Book and Graphic Novel Presentations

Me, My Story, My Pictures with Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Pedro Martín, Discovery Stage, 11:40am-12:10pm

"What's it like to not only divulge the details of your life but also draw them for everyone to see?! Jarret J. Krosoczka's "Sunshine" follows his experience working at a camp for terminally ill children. "Mexikid" tracks Pedro Martín's journeys to Mexico to visit his grandfather. Through memorable text and art, we know more about these writers—and maybe ourselves. Moderated by Kahîn Mohammad."

What If?: Time Travel, Supervillains and Other Everyday Things with Jamar Nicholas and Nisi Shawl, Discovery Stage, 1:05pm-1:35pm

"What happens when magic becomes your everyday? Set in a world where superheroes and ordinary people coexist, Jamar Nicholas' graphic novel "Leon the Extraordinary" follows superpower-less Leon's mission to save his fifth grade class from an app that turns them into zombies. In Nisi Shawl's "Speculation," 10-year-old Winna embarks on a quest to break a family curse using wish-granting spectacles. Moderated by Megan Halsband."

Alan Gratz. Photo credit: Courtesy of the author.

Captain America and Alan Gratz: What More Do You Need? Discovery Stage, 2:30pm-2:55pm

"A human, a sidekick and a captain. What more do you need to become a superhero? Alan Gratz brings us a World War II adventure featuring Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes up against an army of undead ghosts in "Captain America: The Ghost Army." Hear Gratz talk about superheroes and the real United States Ghost Army unit. Moderated by The Washington Post's David Betancourt."

Drawing Yaqui Delgado with Meg Medina and Mel Valentine Vargas, Discovery Stage, 3:10pm-4:10pm

"How do you add faces to characters you've never seen? Is it hard to draw a beloved novel? In this program artist Mel Valentine Vargas is joined by National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina. Together they will share how they transformed Medina's "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass" into this new graphic novel adaptation. Moderated by Monica Valentine."

7/22: Fantom Comics -Zine Reading, Zine Jamboree with Creatives Club

 From: Zinefest <dczinefest@gmail.com>

Good Morning,

On Saturday July 22nd we’re having a zine reading at Fantom Comics ( 2010 P St NW) starting at 7pm.  Sign up to read below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdncuewZIGEiJhJQKLdNJPzyurm_jACZSIXv1kqMR5MiwDIWg/viewform

It's 7/22, the opposite of PI, but nevertheless, audience's favorite zine gets a pie!  What a deal!

On Thursday July 27th, we're back at Fantom comicscollaborating with @creativesclubdc to hold a Zine Jamboree! Join us from 6 to 9 pm for all things zines. We'll have a zine collection show & tell, a showcase for zines you've made, & we'll bring some supplies for making some new zines!

Thanks to @cdinhart and @creativesclubdc for the cute poster art 

Best,

DCZine Fest

May 6: Juana Medina at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library

Saturday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Juana Medina Elena Rides/ Elena Monta en Bici (A Dual Edition) / Ages 4-6 In-person at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library In partnership with DCPL. A limited number of free copies will be available. Beginning readers—and beginning riders—will be drawn to this bright, buoyant story of a determined elephant and her loyal sidekick, from the award-winning creator of Juana & Lucas.

Details

May 12: Ben Hatke at Scrawl Books

Meet Ben Hatke!

https://www.scrawlbooks.com/event/meet-ben-hatke

Fairy tale fans and graphic novel readers: This one's for you! Join us at Scrawl Books on Friday, May 12 at 6PM as we welcome Ben Hatke! We'll be celebrating the release of Reynard's Tale, Ben's all-new graphic novel for adults! This book is a departure from Ben's usual middle grade fare, but attendees of all ages are welcome at this event.

Event date: 

Friday, May 12, 2023 - 6:00pm

Event address: 

11911 Freedom Drive

Reston, VA 20190

Reynard's Tale: A Story of Love and Mischief (Hardcover)

By Ben Hatke

$22.99

ISBN: 9781250857910

Availability: Coming Soon - Pre-Order Now

Published: First Second - April 18th, 2023

May 13: Steve Metzger at Hooray for Books!

Author Event: Steve Metzger

• Saturday, May 13, 2023
• 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
• https://www.hooray4books.com/calendar/2023/5/13/author-event-steve-metzger

• Google Calendar ICS

Steve Metzger will present and sign his latest book, The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics!

Meet Walter and Christopher: the Bumble Brothers. These nine-year-old twins MUST have the latest comic book featuring their favorite superhero, Frabbit (1/2 frog & 1/2 rabbit). But Harold, the neighborhood bully, stands in their way. Featuring wacky misunderstandings, riddles that nobody gets, goofy puns, and silly fantasy sequences, this NEW graphic novel series will have kids laughing non-stop!

April 23: Jarrett Krosoczka - Sunshine: A Graphic Novel - A Live Reading at Arena Stage in partnership with DCPL and Arena Stage

Jarrett Krosoczka - Sunshine: A Graphic Novel - A Live Reading at Arena Stage in partnership with DCPL and Arena Stage

Sunday, April 23, 7:00 pm

Sunshine: A Graphic Novel (Paperback)

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Illustrator)

$14.99

ISBN: 9781338356311

Availability: Coming Soon—Pre-Order Now

Published: Graphix - April 18th, 2023

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Hey, Kiddo: A Graphic Novel (Paperback)

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka

$14.99

ISBN: 9780545902489

Availability: In Stock—Click for Locations

Published: Graphix - October 9th, 2018

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Click here to register. This is a free and open to the public event, however, registration is required. There will be limited walk- in registration if not at capacity.

Politics and Prose is delighted to partner with DC Public Library and Arena Stage for SUNSHINE: Live & Unabridged. Join National Book Award finalist Jarrett J. Krosoczka at Washington, D.C.'s historic Arena Stage for a live, unabridged reading brought to life via a multimedia presentation coupled with local performers. Part literary event, part experimental theater—this will be a truly remarkable evening!

Complimentary copies of SUNSHINE will be available courtesy of the DC Public Library Foundation. Copies are available on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last at the event only. Books will be pre-signed by the author. Books will not be available for pickup before or after the event on April 23rd.

This program is presented in conjunction with D.C. Public Library's Know Your Power contest, sponsored by Pepco. Teens are invited to submit an original work of writing, photography, illustration, or music that expresses their feelings on a social issue that matters to them. Click here for more information about Know Your Power.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is a pioneer of the regional theater movement, and where multiple Broadway hits, including Dear Evan Hansen, Sweat, Next to Normal, and The Great White Hope, first premiered. Since 2005, Camp Arena Stage has nurtured artistic growth in young people aged 8-15, who discover their inner artists through dance, drama, writing, movie making, and more. Click here for more information on the 2023 Camp Arena Stage programs, which begin June 26.

About the Book:

The extraordinary—and extraordinarily powerful—follow-up to Hey, Kiddo.

When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families. Going into it, Jarrett was worried: Wouldn't it be depressing to be around kids facing such a serious struggle? Wouldn't it be grim?

But instead of the shadow of death, Jarrett found something else at Camp Sunshine: the hope and determination that gets people through the most troubled of times. Not only was he subject to some of the usual rituals that come with being a camp counselor (wilderness challenges, spooky campfire stories, an extremely stinky mascot costume), but he also got a chance to meet some extraordinary kids facing extraordinary circumstances. He learned about the captivity of illness, for sure but he also learned about the freedom a safe space can bring.

Now, in his follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo, Jarrett brings readers back to Camp Sunshine, so we can meet the campers and fellow counselors who changed the course of his life.

About the Author:

Jarrett J. Krosoczka is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores over the past twenty years.

Ages 13+

The Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage

1101 6th Street Southwest

Washington, DC 20024