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In an online author talk for 5th - 8th graders, Dan Santat discusses graphic novel writing and his book, "A First Time for Everything." Register to receive the link to join and submit questions.
Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
Dan Santat began drawing as a young boy and although he first studied microbiology, he pursued his passion in illustration. He spent many hours as a child and teenager teaching himself to draw by copying illustrations from comic books until he developed the unique, recognizable style that we see today. His talk will inspire listeners to draw their own story as well as give them practical tips on the creation of graphic novels.
Santat is a Caldecott Medal winner, a National Book Award winner, and a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His artwork is featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels. Santat created the animated television show, The Replacements, as well. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children.
Mon, Jul 08 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Jul 09 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Jul 10 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Jul 11 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Jul 12 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Jul 13 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Jul 14 | Closed |
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
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Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed