Kid’s Comic Con is a wonderful vehicle through which kids and adults learn more about making and enjoying comics. Kid’s Comic Con has taken place in Bronx, NY since 2007 and their roadshow was a wonderful part of the B&ECPL Comic Con last year. Now Kid’s Comic Con has been invited to take their show on the road to…AFRICA! But they need help in raising the funds to get there. If you’d like to help spread the joy of comics to Africa, click here to learn more and donate:

 www.Kickstarter.com/projects/2018979378/kids-color-and-comics-USA-2-Africa 

Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23rd because that’s the day of the B&ECPL COMICS FEST!

Confirmed guests include:

 Alex Simmons & his KIDS COMIC CON roadshow

Jason Little (Shutterbug Follies, Motel Art Improvment Service)

George O’Connor (Journey Into Mohawk Country, Zeus: King of the Gods, Athena: Grey-eyed Goddess)

And more…stay tuned to learn about more authors, entertainment, and a super-special guest!!

more information about the Buffalo Book Fair in July

AND

the Buffalo Comic-Con in mid-to-late October. (psst! you’re not going to want to miss it!)

It’s finally here: the schedule for Buffalo Comic Con!

Friday 10/24 (4:00 - 7:00) Opening reception featuring Spain Rodriguez held at the Poetry/Rare Book Room at University at Buffalo. This is free and open to the public (18+ years old)

Saturday 10/24, Workshops **taking place at Central Library in the Central Meeting Room**

• 10:00 - 11:00 Crawl, Walk, Run, and Fly - Join a panel of local artists for a basic overview of how a comic book is made, from concept to final product.
• 11:00 - 12:00 Indie Comics and Self-Publishing - Featuring artist Jason Youngbluth
• 12:00 - 1:00 Character Design Workshop - Cartoonist Jason Little will lead participants through the entire process of character creation. Great for advanced students, but beginners can benefit as well!
• 1:00 - 2:00 Author talk with Spain Rodriguez. Book signing to follow.
• 2:00 - 3:00 Join presenter Alex Simmons for tips and techniques for using comics in an educational setting.

Kids Comic Con Programs **taking place at Central Library in the West Room**

• 10:00 - 11:00 Drawing 101 for Kids
• 11:00 - 12:00 Hip Hop Hero!
• 12:00 - 1:00 Sci-Tech Heroes for Kids

Movies **taking place at the Central Library in the Ring of Knowledge**

• 10:00 - 11:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)
• 11:40 - 1:00 Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (PG)
• 1:05 - 2:45 Coraline (PG)

Sunday 10/25 The traditional Buffalo Comic Con will take place at the Buffalo Marriott. This will feature a large number of artists (including Spain Rodriguez) and vendors in the traditional Comic-Con setting. Visit Queen City Books for information on the Marriott event.