Thursday, May 04, 2023

May 20: Graphic novels at the Gaithersburg Book Festival

https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/

1 adult (Voloj), and the rest are children's books.

Julian Voloj

Latest Title: Black & White: The Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer

Julian Voloj is a New York–based writer whose work has been published in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post and many other national and international publications. Born to Colombian parents in Germany, where he studied literature and linguistics, Voloj moved to New York in 2004. His fascination for forgotten heroes and hidden figures stems from his own family history and has been a leitmotif in his non-fiction graphic novels, including "Ghetto Brother" (illustrated by Claudia Ahlering, NBM, 2015), "Joe Shuster" (ill. Thomas Campi, Papercutz, 2018), "Basquiat" (ill. Soren Modal, SelfMadeHero, 2019) and "Clayton: Godfather of Lower East Side Documentary" (various, Post Hill Press, 2022). He will be presenting "Black & White: The Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer."

Facebook

Twitter: @graphicnovelis1

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Rachel Carson Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

3:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

4:05 pm

Signing Time:

4:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Julian Voloj

Author Website:

https://www.abramsbooks.com/contributor/julian-voloj_23163372/

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Jonathan Roth

Latest Title: Rover and Speck: This Planet Rocks!

Jonathan Roth writes and illustrates chapter books (the "Beep and Bob" series) and graphic novels (the "Rover and Speck" series) aimed at young readers who like humorous, out-of-this-world adventures. His first picture book (about a piece of cloth that was flown as part of the first airplane, then to the moon and Mars) will come out in 2024. He has lived in Rockville, Md., for 20+ years with his wife and numerous cats. When not creating books or teaching art to kids, he can be found cycling, hiking, canoeing or napping.

Facebook

Twitter: @JRothwrites

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

11:15 am

Presentation End Time:

12:15 pm

Signing Time:

12:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Jonathan Roth

Author Website:

http://beepandbob.com/

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Jarrett Lerner

Latest Title: A Work in Progress

Author-illustrator Jarrett Lerner is the award-winning creator of the EngiNerds series of middle grade novels; the Geeger the Robot series of early chapter books; the activity books, "Give This Book a Title"" and "Give This Book a Cover;" the Hunger Heroes series of graphic novel chapter books; the Nat the Cat series of early readers; and the illustrated novel in verse, "A Work in Progress." He lives with his wife and daughters in Massachusetts.

In addition to "A Work in Progress," Jarrett will also be presenting "Hunger Heroes: Snack Cabinet Sabotage" at the 2023 Festival.

Facebook

Instagram: @Jarrett_Lerner

Twitter: @Jarrett_Lerner

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Jim Henson Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

1:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

2:05 pm

Signing Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Jarrett Lerner

Author Website:

https://jarrettlerner.com/

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Tom Angleberger

Latest Title: Two-Headed Chicken

Tom Angleberger is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including the "Origami Yoda" series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Cece Bell. He will be presenting his latest graphic novel, "Two-Headed Chicken."

Twitter: @OrigamiYoda

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

10:15 am

Presentation End Time:

11:05 am

Signing Time:

11:15 am

Presentation Authors:

Tom Angleberger

Author Website:

https://twoheadedchicken.wordpress.com/

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Tracey Baptiste

Latest Title: Mermaid and Pirate

Tracey Baptiste is a New York Times best-selling author of more than 20 books for children including the popular "Jumbies" series, including "The Jumbies," "The Rise of the Jumbies" and "The Jumbie God's Revenge," as well as the picture book, "Looking for a Jumbie." She writes picture books, middle grade and young adult, fiction and non-fiction, and has contributed to several anthologies. Her latest works are the graphic novel, "History Comics: Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Heroes," and the picture book, "Mermaid and Pirate."

Facebook

Instagram: @traceybaptistewrites

Twitter: @TraceyBaptiste

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Willa Cather Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

3:05 pm

Signing Time:

3:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Tracey Baptiste

Author Website:

https://traceybaptiste.com/

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Alan Gratz

Latest Title: Captain America: The Ghost Army

Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of a number of novels for young readers, including "Prisoner B-3087," "Refugee," "Ban This Book," "Allies," "Ground Zero," "Two Degrees" and "Captain America: The Ghost Army." A Knoxville, Tenn., native, Alan and his family now live in Asheville, N.C.

Facebook

Instagram: @alan.gratz

Twitter: @AlanGratz

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Willa Cather Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

3:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

4:05 pm

Signing Time:

4:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Alan Gratz

Author Website:

https://www.alangratz.com/

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Matt Phelan

Latest Title: The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck: A Tale from the Age of Wonder

Matt Phelan is an award-winning, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator of picture books, middle-grade novels and graphic novels for young readers. Recent books include "The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck: A Tale from the Age of Wonder," "Leave It to Plum!," "Knights vs. Dinosaurs" and its sequels, and the picture books "Sweater Weather and Turtle Walk." Matt's latest book is "A Snow Day for Plum!" Matt lives with his family near Philadelphia.

Facebook

Instagram: @mattphelandraws

Twitter: @MattPhelanDraws

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

10:15 am

Presentation End Time:

11:05 am

Signing Time:

11:15 am

Presentation Authors:

Matt Phelan

Author Website:

http://www.mattphelan.com/

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Dave Roman

Latest Title: Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity (Astronaut Academy, 1)

Dave Roman is the author/illustrator of the "Astronaut Academy" series (winner of Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Book Award) and the upcoming graphic novel, "Unicorn Boy!" He's worked as a writer on the graphic novels, "Teen Boat! Race for Boatlantis" (with John Patrick Green) and as an illustrator for "Goosebumps Graphix: Slappy's Tales of Horror" (with R.L. Stine). Dave teaches at the School of Visual Arts, and is currently editor for First Second's History Comics graphic novels. He draws a webcomic called Pup & Duck, lives in New York City, and is always on the lookout for the perfect waffle.

At GBF this year, Dave Roman will be moderating the following panels:

Jonathan Stutzman and David LaRochelle at 10:15 a.m. at the Willa Cather Pavilion
Jonathan Roth and Jarrett Lerner at 11:15 a.m. at the Graphic Novels and Workshops Pavilion
Mika Song and Isabel Roxas at 1:15 p.m. at the Graphic Novels and Workshops Pavilion

Facebook

Twitter: @yaytime

Moderator Schedule:

Venue(s):

Willa Cather Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

10:15 am

Presentation End Time:

11:05 am

Signing Time:

12:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Dave Roman

Author Website:

http://yaytime.com/

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Isabel Roxas

Latest Title: The Adventures of Team Pom: The Last Dodo: Team Pom Book 2

Isabel Roxas is a storyteller and graphic artist. She loves to draw and write stories about curious misfits, young characters who defy the odds and funny animals. She has illustrated several books for young readers, including "Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race," by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli (ALA Notable Book 2021, SLJ Best Book 2021), and "Day at the Market with May Tobias-Papa" (2010 Philippine National Book Award). Her latest book, "The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens," was selected for the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show and is an EGL Award Finalist.

Isabel was born in Manila, Philippines, was raised on luscious mangoes, old wives' tales and monsoon moons. She now resides in New York City with her husband and several adopted plants.

She will be presenting "The Adventures of Team Pom: The Last Dodo: Team Pom Book 2."

Instagram: @studioroxas

Twitter: @studioroxas

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

1:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

2:15 pm

Signing Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Isabel Roxas

Author Website:

https://studioroxas.com/

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Mika Song

Latest Title: Pizza My Heart: (A Graphic Novel)

Mika Song writes and illustrates children's books about sweetly funny outsiders. She's illustrated several books, including "A Friend for Henry" by Jenn Bailey, which received the Schneider Family Honor from the American Library Association. Her graphic novel for early readers, "Donut Feed the Squirrels," was nominated for an Eisner award. She is based in Queens, N.Y., but grew up in Manila, Philippines, and Honolulu, Hawaii. She loves drawing on paper and visiting schools.

She will be presenting "Pizza My Heart: (A Graphic Novel)."

Instagram: @mikasongdraws

Twitter: @mikasongdraws

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

1:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

2:15 pm

Signing Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Mika Song

Author Website:

https://www.mikasongdraws.com/

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More local cartoonists at FCBD

Cards Comics and Collectibles

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Almost that time again!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2023!

Saturday May 6th

10am - 7pm!

Free Comics

all day, while supplies last!

Meet Creators:

Steve Conley (The Middle Age; Bloop)

Matt Slay

Mark Morales (Nubia)

Joe Pruett (AfterShock)

Jim Kuhoric ( American Mythology)

Also: 50% off:Paperbacks, Hardcovers, Manga &

Artist Editions!

&$1 Modern Back issue sale!

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SATURDAY AT 10:30 AM – 2 PM

Curls Studio at Free Comic Book Day 2023

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10647 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032-2202, United States

Join Curls Studio (Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo) this Saturday, May 6, 2023 for Free Comic Book Day at The Amazing Comic Shop in Fairfax, VA across from George Mason University and near Taco Bamba and University Mall Theatres.

What's better than education, comics, tacos, and movies

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Chris Flick

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Are you in the Northern Virginia/DMV area?

Are you doing anything this Saturday?

Why not visit the Tosche Station Comics, Games & Toys store in Springfield, VA and experience FREE COMIC BOOK DAY??!!

I will be there all day on Saturday from 10:00am - 7:00pm drawing caricature monsters, selling coloring books, stickers, mash-up posters and a whole lot more.

Tosche Station:

7521 Huntsman Blvd,

Springfield VA

http://www.toschenation

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Third Eye Comics: Free Comic Book Day is This Saturday! w/ Conan signing

This Saturday is..

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2023!

DON'T MISS OUT ON EPIC SALES, AN AWESOME SIGNING - AND OF COURSE, TONS OF FREE COMICS!

Third Eye Faithful, it's our favorite time of year once again – the first Saturday in May means FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!!

And we've got a lot in store for this one, because this extra special FCBD also marks the 15TH ANNIVERSARY of THIRD EYE COMICS!

So grab your costumes, find your Third Eye and celebrate the right way with tons of awesome FREE COMICS!

On top of the free comics, the massive sale, and the super fun signing with long-time friend of Third Eye, JIM ZUB, we've got something extra special for FCBD 2023 this year!

That's right: to celebrate our 15th birthday, and our journey into adolescence, we'll be announcing one of the biggest new things (OK, so maybe new isn't the right word!!!) to come to Third Eye yet... and we can't think of a better time to do it than on the 15th year anniversary of the day that Third Eye opened!

FCBD 23 DETAILS!

Special guest at Third Eye Annapolis..

The Father of Comic Shops, Steve Geppi, founder of Diamond Comics, will cut the ribbon & open the door to our 15th FREE COMIC BOOK DAY celebration!

Say hello & shake the hand of one of the most influential figures in the history of comics on your way into Third Eye to celebrate our 15th anniversary!

Writer JIM ZUB makes an appearance at Third Eye ANNAPOLIS on FCBD!

And one of our favorite writers - the JIM ZUB (Skull-Kickers, Dungeons & Dragons, Avengers) has an all new series coming soon that you can preview this Free Comic Book Day!

Pick up your copy of the all new CONAN THE BARBARIAN #0 FCBD Edition and get it signed by the writer himself at Third Eye ANNAPOLIS from 9AM-12PM NOON!

THE FCBD 2023 TITLES!

Wanna know what awesome free comics you can expect to find on the table this year?

Check out our Highlight blog to find out about the best titles dropping this FCBD 2023!

FCBD 23 DETAILS!

Extended HOURS for extra fun!!

We're celebrating all day at all locations and since it's our favorite day of the year, we've extended our hours to allow for maximum fun!

FCBD 2023 HOURS:

ANNAPOLIS: 9AM – 9PM

LEXINGTON PARK: 9AM-9PM

COLLEGE PARK: 10AM-8PM

WALDORF: 10AM-8PM

SHORT PUMP: 10AM – 7PM

MECHANICSVILLE: 10AM -7PM

And we've got an extra special announcement coming this FCBD 5/6/23 for a BIG Third Eye 15 surprise that we've got in store for later this year!

This may actually be our biggest announcement of 2023, and is going to be one of the biggest things we've done at Third Eye Annapolis in many years, heck: we'd say in nearly a decade (there's a hint!)

And this big announcement actually opens up a ton of exciting stuff for many of our existing sections at the Third Eye Annapolis Mothership as well! :) Now, you know why we've got so much cool stuff moving & changing in 2023!

Don't miss out on all the awesome Third Eye 15 Improvements we've been rolling out each month this year to celebrate our big anniversary!

FCBD 23 DETAILS!