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March 18, 2014

MELTDOWN: Family Music & Book Fest

Meltdown fest


Raina Telgemeier and I will be part of the Meltdown Family Music and Book Festival! Along with Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Lunch Lady) & other awesome authors and musicians.


Here is the full schedule of the book events:


10:40 a.m. – Tanya Lee Stone

11:40 a.m. – Bob Shea

12:40 p.m. – Jarrett Krosoczka Drawing Party

1:40 p.m. – Dave Roman

2:40 p.m. – Raina Telgemeier


MELTDOWN Family Music & Book Fest

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

80 Locust St.

Northampton, MA

Saturday, March 29

10am – 4pm

FREE!!


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Published on March 18, 2014 07:34

March 10, 2014

Winter update

Dave Roman graphic novel author


I’ve spent most of the winter at my drawing desk working on new comics. But which ones? Stay tuned for more info!

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Published on March 10, 2014 22:26

March 9, 2014

Great times once again at Bergen Street Comics!

Thanks to all the awesome people who came out to our Drawing Party at Bergen Street Comics!


Kids Comics graphic novel readers


graphic novel kids

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Published on March 09, 2014 22:18

February 25, 2014

Drawing Party at Bergen Street Comics

Bergen Street Drawing Party


Saturday March 1st at Bergen Street Comics

Join Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, and Laura Lee Gulledge for two fun filled events!


3:00-5:00 Drawing Party Games for kids & teens

7:00-9:00 Comics Party w/Presentation

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Published on February 25, 2014 20:14

February 19, 2014

Read it here first!

I made valentine’s day fan art for some of my :01 First Second friends, Ben Hatke (Zita the Spacegirl) and Zack Giallongo (Broxo).


First Second Books characters

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Published on February 19, 2014 09:16

February 2, 2014

Real Men Read event

Real Men Read Delaware


I will be a guest at the 6th Annual Real Men Read! event in Delaware.

February 4th at Alfred G. Waters Middle School.

Doors Open at 6:00pm

FREE!

Keynote Address by legendary author, Jack Gantos!

Books will be sold at the event. Hope to see you there!

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Published on February 02, 2014 08:44

December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas

I thought it would be fun to make a seasonal commercial for graphic novels, the perfect gift for the holidays! Inspired by the Kraft cheese commercials that used to play between holiday specials when I was growing up. Why not pick up a comic book for someone you love?



I have a vast love of holiday movies: old, new, and random. And since people often ask me for recommendations, I figured I’d make a few lists of personal favorites. These are 100% sincere, not ironic endorsements.


My favorite Holiday Specials and Christmas Movies…


Holiday Specials collection

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Published on December 24, 2013 21:55

December 16, 2013

Order books for the holidays

signed books


For a limited time only, I’m offering signed/personalized copies of the Astronaut Academy books.

For $12 each (shipping included). If you’d like the books to arrive before Christmas definitely place your order by December 17th!


Paypal to thecomicsbakery@gmail.com

(be sure to include the names you’d like the books personalized to.)


books as gifts

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Published on December 16, 2013 10:53

December 12, 2013

VIDEO: Book recommendations for the holidays


Watch Raina Telgemeier and I in our winter sweaters as we join Jerzy Drozd and librarian superstar, Sharon Iverson (AADL) for a festive talk about fantastic graphic novels & comic books to give as gifts for the holidays. Lots of readers advisors and a lightning round! Bonus discussion about why I love snowmen, a video montage at the end, and a cameo by our Christmas tree.


Comics Are Great!

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Published on December 12, 2013 09:14

December 6, 2013

Holiday Party/Fundraiser at Grasshopper Comics

Grasshopper Comics Logo


Grasshopper Comics Annual Holiday Fundraising Party & Book Signing!

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Charity Raffle at Grasshopper Comics. All proceeds go to the John Thiessen Children’s Foundation (JTCF.org). There will be an afternoon drawing party with snacks, artists and writers, as well as appearances by Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, and members of the Justice League of America!

Guest authors include: Jacob Chabot (Voltron, Mighty Skullboy), Chris Giarrusso (G-Man, Mini-Marvels), Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), and Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama).


Saturday, December 7, Starting at 12pm

Grasshopper’s Comics

76 Hillside Ave.

Williston Park, Long Island, NY 11596

(516) 741-5724


RSVP on their Facebook Invite


Grasshopper Comics store

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Published on December 06, 2013 15:40