Greetings my fellow Geeks and welcome! As the New York Comic Con gets closer to happening I am sharing another media alert that we recived regarding all of the authors and illustrators that are scheduled to attend. As with all schedules, things can change so I’d suggest looking on the day when you are attending. To see all of the posts we’ve done so far and to keep pace with the coverage as it posts you can click HERE as that will open up everything in a new browser tab for you to peruse in order. Now without any further adieu here is the rundown from Random House Childrens Books.
FRIDAY
SPOTLIGHT: OMAR EPPS FOR NUBIA: THE AWAKENING
Friday, 10/7, 6:45 – 7:45 PM | Lit Room 1B-02
Known for his roles on House, This Is Us, Juice, Love & Basketball, and more, popular actor and producer Omar Epps turns to the world of young adult literature with an electrifying Afrofuturist fantasy Nubia: The Awakening. Get the first look at this powerful saga about three teenage refugees from a fallen African utopia who must navigate newfound powers in a climate-ravaged New York City. Moderated by MJ Franklin, Editor at The New York Times Book Review.
SATURDAY
TITANS OF FANTASY IN CONVERSATION
Saturday, 10/8, 12:00 – 1:00 PM |Room 405
Join three of the biggest authors in the fantasy genre for a can’t miss conversation only at New York Comic Con! Brandon Sanderson (The Stormlight Archive), Diana Gabaldon (Outlander) and Terry Brooks (The Shannara Chronicles) will take the stage for a one-of-a-kind panel to discuss what it’s like to build iconic worlds that keep fans reading “just one more chapter”.
BRANDON SANDERSON Q&A AND READING
Saturday, 10/8, 1:30 – 3:30 PM | Room 405
SUNDAY
THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, 10/9, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Lit Room 1B-02
The #1 bestselling chapter book series turns 30! Celebrate three decades of Magic Tree House adventures with series creator Mary Pope Osborne (Memories and Life Lessons from The Magic Tree House). Learn how an idea for a four-book series about time travel transformed into an international phenomenon that continues to be a childhood favorite and has now expanded to include over 100 books graphic novel adaptations planetarium shows musical theater productions and more! Moderated by series editor Mallory Loehr, EVP and Publisher of the Random House Books for Young Readers Group.
THE “DRAWSOMEST” ILLUSTRATORS: AN INTERACTIVE DRAW-OFF FOR ALL AGES
Sunday, 10/9, 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Family HQ
They bring the pens, YOU bring the inspiration! Join Random House Graphic creators John Gallagher (Max Meow), Liz Montague (Maybe An Artist, A Graphic Memoir), Matthew Holm (The BIG Adventures of Babymouse), and Mark Siegel (5 Worlds) as they bring your ideas to life in this unmissable live draw-off. Moderated by Colleen AF Venable (Katie the Catsitter).
UNRAVELING MYSTERIES WITH KAREN M. MCMANUS AND E. LOCKHART
Sunday, 10/9, 12:45 – 1:45 PM | Lit Room 1B-02
Join #1 New York Times bestselling thriller authors Karen M. McManus (One of Us Is Lying; Nothing More to Tell) and E. Lockhart (We Were Liars; Family of Liars) as they discuss the ins and outs of crafting the perfect whodunnit, from giving your audience psychological chills to mapping out an unpredictable murder mystery. Moderated by Kara Thomas (That Weekend).
WHAT’S HOT IN YA? AN UNDERLINED BUZZ PANEL
Sunday, 10/9, 4:45 – 5:45 PM | Room 406.1
Team Underlined is taking over NYCC with amazing book recommendations! Hear about the best new and upcoming sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, romance, and more. Don’t miss finding out about your next favorite book and author—and the chance to win early reads and prizes!
RHCB GIVEAWAYS & SIGNINGS
THURSDAY
5:00 – 7:00PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: Brandon Sanderson, Location: Booth #1737
FRIDAY
3:45 – 4:45PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: Brandon Sanderson, Location: Booth #3105/3205; Table 2
5:00 – 5:45PM – GIVEAWAY + AUTHOR SIGNING: Omar Epps, Location: Booth #3105/3205; Table 1
5:00 – 7:00PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: Brandon Sanderson, Location: Booth #1737
SATURDAY
5:00 – 7:00PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: Brandon Sanderson, Location: Booth #1737
SUNDAY
11:00 AM – 12:00PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: Amélie Wen Zhao, Location: Booth #3105/3205; Table #1
12:30 – 1:30PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: Mary Pope Osborne, Location: Autographing Area, Signing Table 1
1:45 – 2:45PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: John Gallagher, Liz Montague, Matthew Holm, Mark Siegel, Colleen AF Venable, Location: Autographing Area, Signing Tables 3 & 4
2:00 – 3:00PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: Karen M. McManus, E. Lockhart, Kara Thomas, Location: Autographing Area, Signing Tables 1 & 2
2:00 – 3:00PM – AUTHOR SIGNING: Mary Pope Osborne, Location: Booth #3105/3205
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: As most of these authors and illustrators are working on the younger reader content, I will most likely not be attending any of these panels since I know I will have my hands full with the day to day proceedings from the New York Comic Con. While our link to examine all of our content is in the intro piece, I will ask you all to show some support by keeping vigilant on our social media profiles. The links are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. See you next time.
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