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Events that the Reading With Pictures crew is attending.

Kollision Con 2011

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RWP contributors Russell Lissau (Shrek, Strawberry Shortcake, and Trevor Mueller (Junkyard Chase, Albert the Alien) will be attending Kollision Con on November 18-20, in St Charles, IL.

They will be providing a series of panels throughout the weekend, as well as selling their books in artist alley.

Trevor’s Panel Schedule:

FRIDAY:
Making Webcomics - 10-11pm

SATURDAY:
Reading with Pictures - 3-4pm
An Evening with Trevor Mueller - 10-11pm

Russell’s Panel Schedule:

SATURDAY:
Breaking into Comics - 9-10pm

SUNDAY:
Writing Comics -A Q&A: 2-3pm

Be sure to swing by the show and talk to these amazing creators about their latest projects.

Mid-Ohio Con 2011

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Reading with Pictures will be at Mid-Ohio Con in Columbus, OH. Look for our marketing director, Trevor Mueller, in artist alley booth # 1033.

He’ll have the latest news and announcements from NYCC last weekend, as well as copies of the trade paperback and limited edition hard cover for sale - as well as some of his fine books.

Be sure to swing by and say hi!

NYCC 2011 signing schedule

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Reading with Pictures contributors from around the country will be signing at the RWP table in small press booth #2629. The following contributors are announced for Friday:

2-4pm: Joe Dunn and Phil Chan (Matriculated)
4-5pm: Chris Eliopoulos (YoGabba Gabba)
5-6pm: Raina Telgemeier (Smile)

The book has been nominated for two Harvey Awards this year (Best Children’s Story, Best Anthology), so stop by and see what everyone in the industry is talking about. And meet some of the contributors to this amazing all-ages book!

“It’s hard to find quality kid-friendly titles that are as delightful to read as this one is.”
- Jeff Marsick, Newsarama

“an excellent classroom accessory.”
- Greg Baldino, BleedingCool

Looking forward to seeing you there!

NYCC 2011 booth location and panels

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Reading with Pictures will be at NYCC this weekend, the second largest comic convention in the country.

Fellow contributor Steve Wallace and myself will be manning the RWP booth in small press, located at booth #2629 (below is a handy dandy little map; RWP is the orange square).

We’ll also have some events at the show, including:

RWP 2.0 – The Future of Comics in the Classroom

Date: Thursday, October 13
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: 1A02
Speakers: Charlie LaGreca, Dr. Michael Bitz, Jessica Abel, Josh Elder, Matt Madden

Description:
Find out how YOU can help get comics into schools and get schools into comics in this informational seminar hosted by some of the biggest names in the world of comics and education. Join Josh Elder of Reading With Pictures, Dr. Michael Bitz of the Comic Book Project, Charlie LaGreca of Comic Book Classroom and Jessica Abel and Matt Madden of Drawing Words and Writing Pictures as they unveil their plans for 2012 and beyond.

Be sure to stop by the booth and see how you can help get comics into classrooms around the country! And also check out our first anthology, nominated for two Harvey Awards, featuring award-winning talent such as Jill Thompson, Raina Telgemeier, Josh Elder, Fred Van Lente, and many more!

Additionally, we’ll be doing signings with many of our creators throughout the weekend! The schedule will be announced before the show, but the table will be loaded with awesome comics that are both appropriate for all ages and educational in nature.

Reading with Pictures

Date: Friday, October 14
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Hasbro Stage
Speakers: Gabriel Bautisa, Trevor Mueller

Description:
Come learn about how getting comics in the classroom can be fun and educational. There will be live read-alongs of our favorite stories from the Harvey-Award nominated anthology, sessions teaching kids how to draw their favorite characters, and much more! Hosted by Reading with Pictures Marketing Director Trevor Mueller, and Eisner-Award winning contributor Gabriel Bautisa. Come join us for this engaging panel that’s fun for all ages!