Presidents Program
Comics have changed dramatically over the last twenty years. Not only has the format itself changed in terms of platforms and media, but new creators and readers have transformed library collections. Comics are now broadly accepted and celebrated. In the newly established Graphic Novels & Comics Roundtable’s first President’s program, we invite innovative, stellar creators to discuss from their perspective how the format has changed. We will discuss how libraries and librarians have influenced their work and where they see room for growth as we enter the next decade. All of our programs and events at ALA Annual take stock of the state of the comics union; discussions continue during the entire conference. Together, let’s reflect on how far we’ve come, where we are today and envision what our future may bring.
ALA Unit/Subunit: GNCRT
Meeting Type: President's Program
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Closed: Open
Jason Lutes
Author, Berlin
Drawn & Quarterly
Raina Telgemeier
Author/Illustrator
Scholastic
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Jaime Hernandez
Cartoonist
Fantagraphics Books
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Amie Wright
President-Elect
Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table