| King Con! |
[Nov. 5th, 2009|12:10 pm] |
This Sunday, November 8, I'll be appearing on a panel at King Con, at the Lyceum in Brooklyn! Here is the info:
KIDS' COMICS: SUNDAY 11AM-11:50AM
Remember that old cliche, "comics aren’t just for kids anymore?" In the era of grownup graphic novels and gritty anti-heroes, are comics for kids at all anymore? Join a new generation of cartoonists creating work with a youth-centric focus as they discuss the past, present, and future of comics for kids. Moderated by Brian Heater, the panel will feature Matt Loux, Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, Sara Varon, and more!
I'm not sure exactly where in the building the panel will be located, but it should be clear when you arrive. I won't have a table, but I might have a few galleys of SMILE in my backpack. If you're a librarian, educator, or journalist, come see me after the panel and I'll hook you up! |
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| Comments: |
Aw, I wish I could go to that. We have so few comics for kids over here in the UK, particularly the younger ones, and most of them are disguised as picture books. I really feel for the kids who get taken along to the conventions by their comic-loving dads, there's not much there for them.
Hey, Dave and I are happy to come to comic events over there ANY ol' time. :)
Great topic, and it's one reason I really respect the work that you, Dave, and too few others do. So many people push so desperately to prove that comics can handle serious adult topics that they forget (or actively disrespect) those that aim to do quality work for young readers. Good juvenile lit is nothing for any creator to have to apologize for or justify. It's very important, and very hard to do right.
Thanks, Brian! And welcome to LJ! | |
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