Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey award-winning publisher of comic books and graphic novels, will be represented at the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition by creators Suzanne Walker (Mooncakes), Austin Paramore and Sarah Bollinger (Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song), HF Brownfield (Quinnelope and the Cookie King Catastrophe), Dave Scheidt (Agents of S.L.A.M., Wrapped Up), Sean K. Dove (Brobots), and Mark Bouchard (It Took Luke). ALA Annual is the biggest library event of the year and takes place in Chicago this year from Friday June 23 to Monday June 26. Oni’s booth will be located at #3727.
“Every year Oni looks forward to ALA Annual as a chance to support and celebrate the librarians who ceaselessly champion our books in their communities,” said Katie Sainz, Oni’s Director of Marketing. “There’s a magic that happens on the show floor and one of the best parts is when we get to witness a librarian discover new creative voices or connect with a long-time favorite. This year we’re excited to introduce attendees to rising stars Austin Paramore and Sarah Bollinger, creators of the hopeful and humorous YA graphic novel Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song as well as debut creator HF Brownfield whose graphic novel Quinnelope And the Cookie King Catastrophe, co-created with Kayla Coombs, will have middle grade readers laughing then clamoring for more. You won’t want to miss appearances by fan-favorite creators such as Suzanne Walker, Dave Scheidt, Sean Dove, and Mark Bouchard throughout the weekend as well!”
The schedule is as follows:
- Friday, 6/23:
- 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Dave Scheidt signing issues #1 and #2 of Wrapped Up in Hoopla booth (#2220)
- Saturday, 6/24:
- 9:15am – 10:00am: Austin Paramore and Sarah Bollinger signing Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song ARCs in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
- 11:45am – 12:30pm: HF Brownfield signing Quinnelope and the Cookie King Catastrophe ARCs in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
- 1:00pm – 1:45pm: Sean K. Dove signing Brobots Vol. 1-3 in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
- 2:00pm – 2:45pm: Mark Bouchard signing It Took Luke in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Austin Paramore and Sarah Bollinger (Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song) participating in the ALA GNCRT Tea in the Hyatt Regency McCormick, Room Grant Park AB
- 3:00pm – 3:45pm: Suzanne Walker signing Mooncakes in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
- 4:15pm – 5:00pm: Dave Scheidt signing Wrapped Up Vol. 1 & 2 and Agents of S.L.A.M. in Oni Press booth (#3727)
- Sunday, 6/25:
- 9:15am – 10:00am: HF Brownfield signing Quinnelope and the Cookie King Catastrophe ARCs in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
- 10:30am – 11:15am: Austin Paramore and Sarah Bollinger Signing Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song ARCs in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
- 11:30am – 12:20pm: Hair Raising Horror Graphic Novels Panel on the Graphic Novel Gaming Stage
- Panel Description: Join Oni Press, BOOM!, and Skybound for a discussion with some of the most terrifying voices in horror! We will explore genre inspirations, unique insights and challenges of horror graphic novels, and how these creators deal with skeletons in the closet! Panelists include Mark Bouchard (It Took Luke), Tate Brombal (Behold Behemoth, House of Slaughter), Kyle Starks (I Hate this Place), and W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man).
- Moderated by Pornsak Pichetshote, creator of Infidel
- 12:45pm – 1:30pm: Mark Bouchard signing It Took Luke in Oni Press booth (#3727)
- 1:30pm – 2:20pm: Too Funny! Kids Humor Comics That Leave Readers Laughing Panel on the Graphic Novel Gaming Stage
- Panel Description: Boosting reading skills via silly scenarios? Yes please! Get ready to giggle with kid comic favorites Dave Scheidt (Agents of S.L.A.M., Wrapped Up), HF Brownfield (Quinnelope, Sep. 2023), and Sean Dove (Brobots) as they transport readers to wacky worlds filled with wrestling ring superheroes, mecha and mother goose, cookie catastrophes, and more!
- Moderated by Kim Keown Farnsworth, Sacramento Public Library
- 2:45pm – 3:30pm: Group Signing with “Too Funny” Panelists Dave Scheidt, HF Brownfield, Sean Dove in Oni Press booth (#3727)
- 4:00pm – 4:45pm: Austin Paramore and Sarah Bollinger signing Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song ARCs in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
- Monday, 6/26:
- 10:15am – 10:45am: HF Brownfield signing Quinnelope and the Cookie King Catastrophe ARCs in Oni Press Booth (#3727)
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