Toronto Comic Arts Festival is this weekend!

May 3, 2012 | Scott | Comments (1)

BoneLooking for something to do with your kids this weekend? Something that will Instantly transform you into paren'tal superstars?

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is happening this weekend (May 5-6) at the Toronto Reference Library and this year hosts some of the biggest names in comics and graphic novels for kids.

Including:Babymouse
* Jeff Smith – creator of BONE

* Jennifer and Matthew Holm – writer and artist team for BABYMOUSE and SQUISH

* Kazu Kibuishi – creator of AMULET

* Andy Runton – creator of OWLY

* Raina Telgemeier – author/illustrator of SMILE

And many more!

OwlySponsored by Owlkids, the two days of the show are packed with programming at Toronto Reference Library’s Novella Room on the 2nd floor. There you’ll find FREE comic book giveaways, tons of workshops and Amuletpresentations led by comic book creators, a kids graphic novel reading lounge and crafts led by THE ART GARAGE.

As well, there will be a number of special programs at St. Paul’s Church, a five minute walk from the library, featuring many of the creators mentioned above along with signing times so kids can have their books personalized by the creators themselves.

For more information, be sure to visit www.torontocomics.com

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