FEBRUARY 1, 2018
https://lareviewofbooks.org/
By Paul Morton
The novel, Speak, a National Book Award finalist, is now available in graphic form, illustrated by Emily Carroll. It is the story of a girl, Melinda, who becomes an outcast at Merryweather High after a traumatic summer experience. Though friendless and withdrawn into isolation, Melinda finds solace in art class. Through art, she is able to come to terms with what happened to her – and is able to find her voice. Compelling illustrations breathe new life into this resonant classic and its powerful message. This is part of the Can We Talk About This event series. (Ages 15+)
This event is in partnership with RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Information about RAINN will be available and customers may choose to donate a portion of their purchases to RAINN the evening of the event.
This event is free to attend with no reservation required. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
In the Children & Teens Department at
Politics and Prose Bookstore
5015 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20008
Washington Post editorial cartoonist, Ann Telnaes, talked about and showed drawings from her book, Trump's ABC
Jer Thorp
In this episode Jer dives into what makes the Library of Congress tick. He'll take you along on a tour of the acquisitions process, and he'll speak to 45 year LOC veteran Beacher Wiggins about how the library and it's operations have changed over a half century. Jer also talks to the Library's comic book curator to get some insight into how that collection is growing and evolving, and to the Veteran's History Project about their efforts to document the experiences of veterans past and present.
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Originally curated by Anita O'Brien at the Cartoon Museum, London, the Ralph Steadman Retrospective offers phenomenal insights into the genius of one of the world's most acclaimed artists. This exhibition takes the viewer on a journey through Steadman's prolific career of more than sixty years, from the sketches he created as a student in the 1950's to present day pictures.
The retrospective showcases Steadman's legendary collaborations with maverick Gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson; his illustrated literary classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Island; and the inventive books he authored such as I Leonardo and The Big I Am. There are also illustrations from his children's books, which include No Room to Swing a Cat and That's My Dad, plus artworks from his travels with Oddbins Wine Merchants and his iconic packaging for Flying Dog Brewery.
The exhibition will amaze and inspire both the uninitiated and his most die-hard fans.
As Thompson advised in the Steadman illustrated Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, "buy a ticket, take the ride."
Learn more at http://www.ralphsteadman.com/
This exhibition will be on view June 16 through August 12, Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm at the American University Museum. Stay tuned for information about special events.
Friday, February 9 at 7 PM - 9 PM PST |
Cartoon Art Museum 781 Beach Street, San Francisco, California 94109 |
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https://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2018-01-31/book-clubs-are-cool-again
Data released by Amazon.com and the National Endowment For The Arts suggest that Washingtonians love to read. Libraries, bookstores and civic organizations have taken note of this and book clubs with niche themes have grown locally, attracting readers with a wide variety of interests. There are reading groups that discuss everything from Superman and spirituality to queer identity. Kojo discusses the landscape of communal reading options and what reading together offers local book lovers.
Humor & Heroics: Ursula Vernon, Matthew Swanson, and Robbi Behr |
Tuesday, January 30: 6:30pm |
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