“The Graphic Novel”

with author/illustrators

Marla Frazee and Mac McCool

Comic strip, storyboard, contemporary, or classic? Learn how to catch the attention of young readers with this recognized aid to promoting literacy. Both writers and illustrators alike will benefit from this hands-on session with Mac and Marla while they demonstrate the basics of this evolving form of art and literature.

Marla Frazee has won two Caldecott Honors. She has illustrated many other books including her own The Boss Baby, and Stars by Mary Lyn Ray. She lives in Pasadena, CA, and works in a small backyard cabin under an avocado tree. www.Marlafrazee.com

Mac McCool had his first comics strips published at sixteen. He champions the art of children’s graphic novels at conferences and universities across the country, and has freelanced as an illustrator for Disney, the Smithsonian, and many dot coms. He teaches illustration and sequential art at California State University, Fullerton, under another name.

Venue: Calvary Christian School

701 Palisades Drive

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Directions: From Pacific Coast Hwy take Sunset Blvd. After the first stop light, turn left on Palisades Drive to the school. From the 405 Fwy, exit Sunset Blvd and go toward the ocean. Turn right on Palisades Drive to the school.

Meeting room is closer to the second parking lot.

Date: Saturday, March 17th, 2012

Time: Registration starts at 8:30am

Workshop runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm

Book signing from 3:30pm to 4:00pm

Fee: Members $65

Students $75

Non Members $85

Lunch Included

No refunds after 25 February 2012

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