Cyril Pedrosa’s North American Tour

This September, Cyril Pedrosa, creator of Portugal and Hearts at Sea will be touring the USA and Canada. If you happen to be in the area, make sure to come meet Cyril at one of the events organized by NBM Publishing (publisher of Cyril’s latest work – Equinoxes) together with Europe Comics.

WOJCIEH STEFANIEC @ Columbia University

A discussion led by Professor Anna Katsnelson with award-winning Polish graphic novelist Wojciech Stefaniec about his work, inspirations, and the state of the comics scene in Poland today.

BLUTCH book signing @ Desert Island Comics book shop

Join Blutch at the Desert Island Comics book shop for a signing session from 7 PM to 9 PM

Meet Wojciech STEFANIEC @ Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Library

Meet the artist behind Come Back to Me Again and Noir at Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Library (time tbc)

BLUTCH @ Parson’s School of Design

Legendary comics creator BLUTCH is guest at Ben Katchor’s NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium @ Parson’s School of Design

BLUTCH in conversation with Richard McGuire @ ALBERTINE

BLUTCH in conversation with Richard McGuire moderated by Dan Piepenbring (Paris Review Daily) @ Albertine Book Shop 7PM

Sandrine Revel: North American Tour

During the month of May, Sandrine Revel, creator of You Can’t Just Kiss Anyone You Want and the award-winning Glenn Gould: A Life Off Tempo (Dargaud 2015, NBM 2016 in English), will be touring the USA and Canada, with stops in New York, New Jersey, Boston, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Montreal. If you happen to be in the area, make sure to come meet the author at one of the many great events organized by NBM Publishing. Full details of the tour available here.

Comics That Kiss Better

On Thursday, June 22nd, CAKE and the French Comics Association host a FREE cross-cultural celebration with drinks, drawings, and bande dessinée. Bring your sketchbook, and come chat with some incredible international artists: Teresa Radice, Stefano Turconi, Guy Delisle, Marguerite Abouet, Jérémie Royer, David Etien, Ivan Brunetti & Keiler Roberts. Hosted by Aaron Reiner.

@ Sector 2337, 7pm – 9pm

Read More, Read Better: Learning with Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic novels are a storytelling format, and whether fiction or non-fiction, they can engage, teach, and inspire readers of all ages. During this forum you will have the chance to learn from some of the most enthusiastic educators using graphic novels in the classroom today.

With Teresa Radice, Stefano Turconi, Guy Delisle, Marguerite Abouet, Jérémie Royer, David Etien & Nazeli Kyuregyan-Baron (Europe Comics) and keynote by Gene Yang, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.

Free for ALA Conference attendees

@ McCormick Place, W183a, from 11am to 4pm

Rise of Graphic Novels for Kids in Europe and the USA

European and American publishers and authors discuss the emergence of the format and its phenomenal rise internationally in the past decade. They will also look at the differences and similarities of working in comics in Europe and the USA.

With Teresa Radice, Stefano Turconi, Vera Brosgol, Mark Siegel (First Second Books) & Marco Ruffo Bernardini (Tunue).

Free for ALA Conference attendees

@ McCormick Place, Exhibit Hall – Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage, 9:30 – 10:20am

International Comics: Culture & Creation Beyond America

Comics are hugely popular throughout the world and every country has its own unique comics culture. Come hear how fandom and creator processes differ in other places, and how much common ground we really do share.

With Teresa Radice, Marguerite Abouet, Nazeli Kyuregyan-Baron (Europe Comics); hosted by Tina Coleman.

Free for ALA Conference attendees

1 – 2:30 pm @ Hyatt Regency McCormick, Jackson Park/CC 10AB

Valerian & Laureline Disclosed

Jean-Claude Mézières & Pierre Christin in Conversation, moderated by Paul Gravett. In 1967, Christin and Mézières created the Valerian & Laureline comic book series, which tackles social and philosophical issues with a strong dose of mid-century radicalism and has just been adapted into a film by Luc Besson. They will share and discuss with the audience what makes their collaboration unique, between political commentary and colourful art.