Comic Book or Manga Boot Camp

 

 

Calling All Comic Book and Graphic Novel Lovers!

 

Have you ever wanted to make comic books and/or manga?  The best way is by doing! Join the fun of creating sequential art with graphic novel writer/publisher, David Doub, and fellow creators and comickers, Saturday, September 24, from noon – 6 p.m. at the North Branch Library.

 

Publisher, Dusk Comics, and other creators (TBA) will guide you in the creation of an original comic. You’ll get to be a penciller or writer, letterer or inker and as a group you’ll make a comic by the end of this 6 hour boot camp. 

 

This program is for tweens, teens and adults. Feel free to bring snacks and a sack lunch.

 

Call 940-349-8752 to register.

 

Check back for more details in a few weeks!

 

The Graphic Novel

Are you a graphic novel fan? Have you ever wanted to write or illustrate your own graphic novel? Come learn about the process from local graphic novel author David Doub at the North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust, Saturday, January 22 at 2 p.m.

David will share his published works and his experience writing and publishing Dusk vols. 1 & 2. In addition, Michael Champion, local comic artist and graphic novel illustrator, will be on hand to share his experience and his work.

This free program is for teens and adults interested in graphic novels, writing and illustrating.

For more information, contact Juli Gonzalez, Public Services Librarian at 940.349.8741 or at juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.

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Dinosaurs Roar!

Does your child love dinosaurs?  In your quest to find great dinosaur stories and information, don’t forget about our junior and teen graphic novel sections!  Here are some great dinosaur graphic novels that are funny and informative:

Dinosaur Hour by Hitoshi Shioya will make your child giggle as all kinds of dinosaurs play pranks and joke around in this hilarious collection of short comics.  Shioya includes factual information about some dinosaur species so your kids can learn while they laugh.

Gon by Masahi Tanaka uses only pictures to tell the story of Gon, a small, but fierce dinosaur .  This wordless manga series follows Gon on his adventures as he saves his small, furry friends from large, vicious beasts.

The Captain Raptor series by Kevin O’ Malley follows Captain Raptor and his Dinosaur crew through their adventures in space.  A great book for sci-fi fans, dino-fans and reluctant readers. These books may not be historically accurate, but they’re a whole lot of fun!

-Dana Zakrzewski

Graphic Novel Round-Up

Here are some I’ve been reading lately:

Amulet, Book 1: The Stonekeeper  by Kazu Kibuishi 

After moving into the house of their great-grandfather, Emily and Navin discover amazing and frightening secrets that lead them to a dark adventure.  This is a great new graphic novel series for the elementary set.  There’s a strong female protagonist, lots of fast-moving action and rich visuals.  Best for ages 8-12.

Love*Com by Aya Nakahara

This shojo manga is very cute and full of tension (the good kind!) between the tallest girl in the class, Riza and the shortest boy in the class, Otaki.  They develop a friendship as they both search for love. Will they eventually fall for each other?  Read and find out! Best for ages 12 and up.

Aishiteruze Baby by Yoko Maki

I admit, I have no idea how to pronounce this title, but I still enjoy it!   Another shojo manga, Baby centers around Kippei Katakura, the flirtiest ladies’ man at his high school.  Kippei’s life is turned upside down when he becomes ”mother” to his 5 year-old cousin Yuzuyu, whose real mother has abandoned her.  Little Yuzu’s attachment to Kippei is both heartwarming and bittersweet.  So, if you go for that kind of thing, I highly recommend Aishiteruze Baby.  Best for ages 12 and up.

                                                                                                                       -Dana Zakrzewski

Graphic Novels Vindicated

Do you enjoy graphic novels, but consider them a guilty pleasure?   Do you encourage your children to read “real books” instead of the latest manga from Tokyopop?   Well, the good folks at the New York City Department of Education have declared graphic novels a valuable educational tool.  Feel guilty no longer and get a graphic education!

-Dana