Random House Graphic, a new imprint of Random House Children's Books, has announced "Falling for Graphic Novels," a series of five virtual events through the month of September in celebration of the graphic novel.
The series of events will be hosted virtually by five indie bookstores across the country. Each panel will be themed around kids and YA comics and are scheduled to include various creators, writers and artists in the medium. The celebrations will begin Wednesday, September 2. The full press release with a list of events can be found below:
The full press release for "Falling for Graphic Novels" can be found below.
Official Press Release:
"Random House Graphic is announcing an exciting kickoff to the fall season with “Falling for Graphic Novels,” a series of virtual events in September hosted by five indie bookstores across the United States.
The panels will feature Random House Graphic’s creators and allow attendees to discover and virtually visit new stores around the country. Each panel will focus on a theme in kids and YA comics, allowing readers to immerse themselves in stories of magic and heroes, queer and diverse representation, and even an interactive art class.
The celebration will give attendees an in-depth look at this exciting medium that continues to grow in popularity and show the power and breadth of visual storytelling. The series begins Wednesday, September 2, with a new event each week. You can see the full schedule with links to reserve your place below:
Heart Happy! Tales of Friendship, Family, and Fun!: Join Random House Graphic for a super-fun panel celebrating friends, family, and fun! We love stories that touch our hearts and leave us with all the feels! Join creators Laura Knetzger (Bug Boys), Jose Pimienta (Suncatcher), and Jeffrey Brown (Once Upon a Space-Time! and Lucy and Andy Neanderthal) as they dive into creating stories filled with humor and good feelings and discuss why graphic novels are the best.
Featuring Laura Knetzger, Jose Pimienta, and Jeffrey Brown. Hosted by Vroman’s Bookstore (Pasadena, CA). Moderated by Oliver Sava. Hosted on Crowdcast.
Random House Graphic Doodle Draw!: It’s time to doodle draw with Random House Graphic! In this fun and interactive event, meet and draw with some fantastic new graphic novel creators. Join Mika Song (Donut Feed the Squirrels), Kaeti Vandorn (Crabapple Trouble), Stephen Shaskan (Pizza & Taco: Who’s the Best?) and Brian Yanish (Shark and Bot) as they discuss introducing graphic novels to kids. The artists will share how to draw characters from their stories and compete in a doodle-duel! Grab some paper and pencils and join us!
Featuring Mika Song, Kaeti Vandorn, Stephen Shaskan, and Brian Yanish. Hosted by BookPeople (Austin, TX). Moderated by Alex Lu. Hosted on Zoom.
Magic and Mayhem: Adventures in Graphic Novels!: Witches! Ghosts! Magic! Oh my! Join a very special event to celebrate magic and mayhem in kids’ and teens’ graphic novels. Creators Sophie Escabasse (Witches of Brooklyn), Reimena Yee (Séance Tea Party), and Nathan Page and Drew Shannon (The Montague Twins: The Witch’s Hand) share why magical, gothic stories are the absolute perfect reads for fall!
Featuring Sophie Escabasse, Reimena Yee, and Nathan Page and Drew Shannon. Hosted by The Book Stall (Winnetka, IL). Moderated by Nicole Herviou. Hosted on Crowdcast.
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Representation in Comics!: Today, queer stories can be found everywhere—especially on the bookshelves of kids and teens! More than ever, readers are able to see themselves and their identities reflected in fantastic stories. Join creators Jessi Zabarsky (Witchlight), Chad Sell (Doodleville), and Trung Le Nguyen (the upcoming The Magic Fish) as they discuss a range of fantastic graphic novels celebrating LGBTQ+ identities.
Featuring Trung Le Nguyen, Jessi Zabarsky, and Chad Sell. Hosted by BookBar (Denver, CO). Moderated by Samantha Puc. Hosted on Crowdcast.
RH Graphic: Pick Your Hero!: It’s time to pick your hero! Join Random House Graphic as we celebrate stories about heroes—from traveling through epic worlds to alien boys landing on earth to fighting evil unicorns and superhero cats—there are so many great graphic novels for kids to jump into! Join creators Judd Winick (HILO series), Mark Siegel (5 Worlds series), J. C. Phillipps (Pacey Packer: Unicorn Tracker), and John Gallagher (the upcoming Max Meow: Cat Crusader) to learn more about their exciting new adventures!
Featuring Judd Winick, Mark Siegel, J. C. Phillipps, and John Gallagher. Hosted by Books of Wonder (New York, NY). Moderated by Mika Avila. Hosted on Crowdcast.