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The Central Library will be hosting a “Comixtravaganza” – a series of events celebrating comics and the artists who make them, beginning at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 26th. Speakers include Plexipixel friends Ellen Forney and David Lasky!
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Doors will open 15 minutes before the event.
Comixtravaganza at the Central Library
Saturday, January 26th
Comic Workshop
2pm – 3pm
Level 4, Room 1
Learn the basics of making great comics from acclaimed local comics artist David Lasky. You’ll leave with your very own mini-comic, and you can donate a copy to the Library’s collection.
‘Getting into Comics’ panel
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium
This panel will feature the local lights of the comics world discussing what they love about comics, their experiences in the comics industry, and more.
Acclaimed cartoonist Ellen Forney speaks
4:30pm
Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium
Ellen Forney is the author of several books, including “I Love Led Zeppelin” and MONKEY FOOD: The Complete “I Was Seven in ‘75” Collection. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” written by Sherman Alexie and illustrated by Forney, won the 2007 National Book Award.
For more information, call the Central Library Teen Center at 206-615-1410, or email: TeenCenter@spl.org www.ellenforney.com
Comixtravaganza/Central Library
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