Night of the Graphic Novelists

For all you graphic novel fans, Noe Valley Word Week and Folio Books are sponsoring an amazing panel of ultra-talented, nationally-famous graphic novelists. Imagine having Paige Braddock author-illustrator of the Stinky Cecil series, together with Beowolf series author-illustrator Alexis Fajardo and Judd Winick, author-illustrator of the Hilo series. So much talent in the same room! Join us as they share insight as to what inspires their characters and storylines. It will be an action-packed presentation, with plenty of time for you to ask your favorite novelist some questions. A book signing will follow. Free admission and free refreshments. A Word Week 2017 event www.facebook.com/Word-Week-314929538630095

Biographies:
Paige Braddock is the creator of the long running, Eisner-nominated series, Jane’s World, and co-creator of The Martian Confederacy. Recently, she released a new graphic novel for kids titled Stinky Cecil. She has illustrated several “Peanuts” children’s books and the Snoopy U.S. postage stamp issued in 2001. More about her work can be found here:www.PB9.com.

Alexis E. Fajardo is a student of the classics – whether Daffy Duck or Damocles – and has created a unique blend of the two in Kid Beowulf. When he’s not drawing comics, Lex is working for them as senior editor at Charles M. Schulz Studio in Santa Rosa. His website iswww.kidbeowulf.com.

Judd Winick has scripted bestselling characters, including Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and characters for Justice League and Star Wars. Judd also appeared as a cast member of MTV’s “The Real World: San Francisco” and is the author of the highly acclaimed graphic novel Pedro and Me about his Real World roommate and friend, AIDS activist Pedro Zamora. Visit Judd and Hilo online at juddwinick.com and follow @JuddWinick on Twitter.