If you are in NYC this upcoming weekend, please join me in celebrating the astounding accomplishments of one of the comic/graphic novel greats, Jeff Smith's 20th anniversary of Bone panel! I am so personally stoked and humbled to be asked to moderate this panel, for I wrote my dissertation on Bone and in my lonely dissertation studies and post-doctoral work have studied the impact of Jeff Smith and Bone's impact on reading in the 21st century. And, trust me, the impact is seismic. I can't wait to hear what Jeff and the other panelists have to say about the past, present and ongoing future of this graphic novel's already legendary story.
Take care everyone and safe travels, katie :)
Celebrating 20 years of BONE with Jeff Smith!Date: Saturday, October 15 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Location: 1A23
Speakers: Cassandra Pelham, David Saylor, Dr. Katie Monnin, Jeff Smith, Tom Sniegoski
Description:Join Jeff Smith as he discusses the incredible journey of the BONE saga, which was named one of the Top 10 graphic novels of all time by TIME magazine. Learn about the past, present, and future of this epic, bestselling graphic novel series! Dr. Katie Monnin, a professor at the University of North Florida and author of educational resource books about graphic novels and readers, will lead the conversation about the BONE series. Panelists include Jeff Smith, author and creator of BONE; Tom Sniegoski, author of BONE: QUEST FOR THE SPARK, a trilogy of illustrated novels, and TALL TALES, a BONE companion; David Saylor, VP Creative Director and Editorial Director of the Graphix imprint of Scholastic; and Cassandra Pelham, Associate Editor for Scholastic Press and Graphix. This session will cover the beginnings of the BONE series in the underground comic book scene and its development into an internationally bestselling series. Panelists will also discuss what’s next for BONE and what lies in store for its beloved characters. Attendees will receive a complimentary BONE tote bag!
Join Jeff Smith as he discusses the incredible journey of the BONE saga, which was named one of the Top 10 graphic novels of all time by TIME magazine. Learn about the past, present, and future of this epic, bestselling graphic novel series! Dr. Katie Monnin, a professor at the University of North Florida and author of educational resource books about graphic novels and readers, will lead the conversation about the BONE series. Panelists include Jeff Smith, author and creator of BONE; Tom Sniegoski, author of BONE: QUEST FOR THE SPARK, a trilogy of illustrated novels, and TALL TALES, a BONE companion; David Saylor, VP Creative Director and Editorial Director of the Graphix imprint of Scholastic; and Cassandra Pelham, Associate Editor for Scholastic Press and Graphix. This session will cover the beginnings of the BONE series in the underground comic book scene and its development into an internationally bestselling series. Panelists will also discuss what’s next for BONE and what lies in store for its beloved characters. Attendees will receive a complimentary BONE tote bag!
