New York Comic Con is coming to town October 4-7, and Scholastic is featuring some incredible author events and panels! Check our full schedule below to find out when you can see your favorite author in action!
Thursday, October 4
Queer Comics for Kids of All Ages
12:00PM - 12:45PM; New York Public Library, Berger Forum
Join in the discussion about family-friendly, queer-positive graphic novels and manga that appeal to diverse readers -- from 1-year-old lap learners to 100-years-young literature lovers. We’ll also tackle how to use both new and classic titles in a variety of settings (at home, at the library, in the classroom, with youth organizations, or with multigenerational groups) to bring readers of all ages, orientations, and genders together, while breaking down barriers and creating connections.
Moderated by Derek Ivie (Youth Services Coordinator, Suffolk Cooperative Library System)
Panelists: Molly Ostertag (The Hidden Witch), Valerie Acklin (Librarian), Jody Ruggiero (Librarian), Nola Thacker (Librarian)
Laugh & Learn: Humor in Children's Graphic Novels
2:30PM– 3:15PM; New York Public Library, Celeste Auditorium
What do you call a graphic novel with no humor? An adult graphic novel! But seriously: Humor is key to many treasured children’s comics. In this panel, discover new funny books that will have kids gleefully giggling and loving to read.
Moderated by Ben Perry (Senior Librarian, Brooklyn Public Library)
Panelists: Kristen Gudsnuk (Making Friends), Jeffrey Brown (Lucy & Andy Neanderthal), and Natalie Riess (Space Battle Lunchtime), and Sean Rubin (Bolivar)
Women of AFK: Books Based on Halo, RWBY, & Hello Neighbor
4:00PM – 5:00PM; Javits Center, Room 1B03
Game developers, authors, and publishers are taking gaming offline and expanding the world of your favorite video game brands through books. Hear from the women behind the books for Five Nights at Freddy’s, Halo, Hello Neighbor, RWBY, and more.
Moderated by Deimosa Weber-Bey (Senior Librarian, Scholastic)
Panelists: Cassandra Rose Clarke (Halo: Battle Born), Chloe Fraboni (Senior Editor, Scholastic), Carly Anne West (Hello Neighbor: Missing Pieces), Lindsay Jones (Voice Actor, RWBY)
Friday, October 5
Hunger Games 10th Anniversary Street Team
Katniss Everdeen will be at the Javits Center with the Hunger Games street team to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Hunger Games! The street team will distribute Hunger Games stickers, and attendees can take a photo with Katniss and tag Scholastic on social media in order to be entered for a chance to win a boxed set signed by Suzanne Collins.
Share Your Smile: Spotlight on Raina Telgemeier
4:00PM - 5:00PM; Shop Studios, 528 W 39th St., Level 4
Raina Telgemeier, the bestselling, Eisner Award-winning author behind Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts, talks about her books, life, and what comes next. Go behind the panels to learn about this beloved author, and hear an exclusive announcement.
Note that this is a ticketed event. Reserve your seat here.
Graphic Novel Superstars at Books of Wonder
6:00PM - 8:00PM; Books of Wonder, 18 W. 18th St.
A moderated Q&A followed by a group signing featuring: Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet), Molly Ostertag (The Witch Boy), Gale Galligan (The Baby-sitters Club graphic novels), Kristen Gudsnuk (Making Friends), Luke Pearson (Hilda and the Troll), Gustavo Borges (Petals), and Sean Rubin (Bolivar).
Saturday, October 6
Hunger Games 10th Anniversary Street Team
Katniss Everdeen will be at the Javits Center with the Hunger Games street team to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Hunger Games! The street team will distribute Hunger Games stickers, and attendees can take a photo with Katniss and tag Scholastic on social media in order to be entered for a chance to win a boxed set signed by Suzanne Collins.
Archie Comics Forever: Riverdale and Beyond
11:00AM – 12:00PM; Javits Center, Room 1A24
Join your pals from Archie Comics for exclusive news and announcements about your favorite comics! Plus, get a look ahead at Riverdale Season 3 and Netflix's Chilling Adventure of Sabrina series!
Moderated by Ron Cacace
Panelists: Micol Ostow (Riverdale: The Day Before) Jon Goldwater (Publisher/CEO, Riverdale EP), Victor Gorelick (Co-President/Editor-in-Chief), Mike Pellerito (Co-President), Alex Segura (Co-President), Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Chief Creative Officer, Riverdale EP), Nick Spencer (Writer- ARCHIE), Jamie L. Rotante (Writer - BETTY & VERONICA), Frank Tieri (Writer - JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER), and Dan Parent (Artist - ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN '66)
Graphix Author Signing
12:00PM - 1:00PM; Javits Center, Kinokuniya Booth #1665
Authors: Raina Telgemeier, Gale Galligan, Ru Xu
Sunday, October 7
The Drawesome Panel
2:00PM – 3:00PM; Shop Studios, 28 W 39th St., 4th level
See the creators of your favorite kids comics draw live! Graphix authors answer audience questions and demonstrate how they make the characters kids love. Attendees will receive an exclusive signed poster!
Panelists: Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet), Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Molly Ostertag (The Hidden Witch), Gale Galligan(The Baby-sitters Club graphic novels), Kristen Gudsnuk (Making Friends), and Ru Xu (EndGames).
Moderated by Raina Telgemeier
Note that this is a ticketed event. Reserve your seat here.
Futurecasting
2:45PM – 3:45PM; Javits Center, Room 1A18
Is science fiction innately optimistic, even if the outlook is dire? After all, even if characters are struggling in a non-utopian environment, one can argue that the fact the mere existence of humans in the future is a triumph of the species in itself.
Moderated by Kass Morgan (Light Years)
Panelists: Ashley Saunders and Leslie Saunders (The Rule of One), Michael Moreci (Black Star Renegades, We Are Mayhem), Seth Fried (The Municipalists), and Scott Westerfeld (Impostors)
