The St. Louis Publisher of “Comics for Everyone” Reveals Diverse Slate of Programming and Signings
ST. LOUIS—One week ahead of the opening of the exhibit hall at New York Comic Con 2018, Lion Forge reveals a full slate of signings, giveaways, and exclusive variants available at booth #1936.
Days and times are outlined below:
Thursday, October 4
Signings:
Michael Uslan, Andrew Pepoy (Dinosaucers)
Time:11:00–11:30 a.m.
Paige Braddock (Jane’s World)
Time:1:00–2:00 p.m.
Brenna Thummler (Sheets)
Time:3:00–4:00 p.m.
Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul)
Time:5:00–6:00 p.m.
Health and the Challenges That Inspire Authors
Many graphic memoirs share a common theme of mental health issues that the subject has encountered as a spouse, child, or family member, or that they have overcome or continue to deal with. This session will explore the ideas that inspired these creators to share this experience. How can educators and librarians use these stories as a way to either instill compassion and empathy or to help that reader find a way to resolve their own challenges?
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: New York Public Library, 476 5thAve. – Trustees Room
Speakers: Lys Galati, Andi Green, Katie Green, Tracy White, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Chris Hunt
Better Together: Forging a Future for Libraries and Comic Shops
With the growth in popularity of graphic novels in libraries, curating books that are on trend with what the market desires can be challenging. Lion Forge, the St. Louis publisher dedicated to the mission of “Comics for Everyone, offers an informative discussion to help librarians with ideas on how to partner with local comic book shops and vice versa. Join Lion Forge editor Christina “Steenz” Stewart, Eisner award-winning store owner Jenn Haines, and others for ideas on how both can help strengthen their graphic novel section, as well as produce events to serve their collective.
Time: 3:30–4:15 p.m.
Location: New York Public Library, 476 5thAve. – Berger Forum
Speakers: Christina “Steenz” Stewart, Jenn Haines
Friday, October 5
Signings:
Katie Green (Lighter Than My Shadow)
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Mitch Iverson (Voltron)
Time:1:00–2:00 p.m.
Brenna Thummler (Sheets)
Time:3:00–4:00 p.m.
Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul)
Time:5:00–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 6
Signings:
David F. Walker (Superb)
Time:11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Mitch Iverson (Voltron)
Time:1:00–2:00 p.m.
Katie Green (Lighter Than My Shadow)
Time:3:00–4:00 p.m.
Paige Braddock (Jane’s World)
Time:5:00–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 7
Signings:
Amy Chu (Summit)
Time:1:00–2:00 p.m.
Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul)
Time:2:00–3:00 p.m.
Lion Forge Presents: Representation in Graphic Storytelling—From the Comic Shop to the Tabletop
Lion Forge Comics strives to publish comics and more that everyone—regardless of background, ethnicity, or gender identification—can connect with. With multiple imprints, including an entire line of books for younger readers and one of the most diverse superhero universes in comics history, the St. Louis publisher makes good on that promise every Wednesday. Join Lion Forge’s Senior Publicist Jeremy Atkins, Rolled & Told editor Christina “Steenz” Stewart, Katie Green (Lighter Than My Shadow), writer and artist Joel Christian Gill (Strange Fruit), writer David F. Walker (Superb), and McDuffie Award winner Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) for a discussion on what inclusivity and representation truly means for the worlds of comics, gaming, and pop culture at large.
Time: 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Location: 1A02
Speakers: Jeremy Atkins, Christina “Steenz” Stewart, David F. Walker, Katie Green, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Joel Christian Gill
We look forward to seeing you at the 2018 New York Comic Con!
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