All-Ages Adventures: The Wonderful New Worlds of Graphic Novels

Bay Area artists and writers are literally changing the landscape of print and online “kids’” graphic novels and comics by creating worlds, characters, and narratives that are visually stunning, compassionate and unique. Join a panel discussion with Susan Beneville, co-creator of Awake and Nix, Emily Martin, co-creator of Princeless, Alex De Luca, creator of Dragon Whisperer, Samuel Sattin, creator of Clint and Bezkamp, Melissa Pagliuca, Above the Clouds and Monster Heart, and Lauren Davis, co-creator of Debian Perl, Digital Detective and the upcoming graphic novel Agent Cupcake, as they share their creative experiences, the ups and downs of getting published, and the joys of sharing their stories with readers of all ages.