Aug 17

Help send the joy of comics to Africa!

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Kid’s Comic Con is a wonderful vehicle through which kids and adults learn more about making and enjoying comics. Kid’s Comic Con has taken place in Bronx, NY since 2007 and their roadshow was a wonderful part of the B&ECPL Comic Con last year. Now Kid’s Comic Con has been invited to take their show on the road to…AFRICA! But they need help in raising the funds to get there. If you’d like to help spread the joy of comics to Africa, click here to learn more and donate:

 www.Kickstarter.com/projects/2018979378/kids-color-and-comics-USA-2-Africa 

Aug 13

Coming Soon: COMICS FEST!!

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Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23rd because that’s the day of the B&ECPL COMICS FEST!

Confirmed guests include:

 Alex Simmons & his KIDS COMIC CON roadshow

Jason Little (Shutterbug Follies, Motel Art Improvment Service)

George O’Connor (Journey Into Mohawk Country, Zeus: King of the Gods, Athena: Grey-eyed Goddess)

And more…stay tuned to learn about more authors, entertainment, and a super-special guest!!

BUFFALO COMICS FEST!

Workshops, Demonstrations, Kid's Comic Con roadshow!
Special Guests: Jason Little, George O'Connor, Ryan Price,
Anomaly Effects, North Ridge Fan Force and...
MAX BROOKS!
Saturday, Oct. 23rd • 10am-4pm
B&ECPL Central Library • 1 Lafayette Square

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The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan
Illustrated in beautiful muted watercolors, The Storm in the Barn tells the story of a young boy named Jack living in Kansas in 1937 towards the end of the Dust Bowl era.  Since the family farm is nearly dead, he can do little to contribute until he wanders into a nearby abandoned barn and meets the Rain King.  Through his interaction with the Rain King, Jack makes the ultimate contribution and his brave and heroic actions save the town.  The Storm in the Barn was recently awarded the Scott O’Dell Award for historical fiction- the first graphic novel to win the award!

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Matt Phelan
Matt Phelan was born and raised in the Philadelphia area and draws every chance he can get.  His work includes picture books such as The New Girl…and Me by Jacqui Robbins and Very Hairy Bear by Alice Schertle. He also illustrated Susan Patron's Newbury Medal winning The Higher Power of Lucky.  He is currently working on illustrating picture books for Ann Stott as well as his second graphic novel.  Stay tuned to http://www.mattphelan.com/ for all the latest information.

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Graphic Novels Core Collection highlights approximately 2,000 recommended graphic novels with descriptive and evaluative annotations, plus cover art. For use at any library or from home with a valid Buffalo & Erie County Public Library card number.

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