Grand Rapids Comic Con

The Deltaplex Arena and Conference Center Michigan

Hundreds of thousands of comic books and graphic novels will be available for sale, but one can find many more items for sale. West Michigan Convention Ventures LLC is a family-friendly organization that strives to create PG to PG-13 style events with programming for adults and children of all ages.

Hudson Children’s Book Festival

215 Harry Howard Avenue

This free, public event fosters a love of reading as families meet and greet world-class creators of books for children of all ages. The Hudson Children’s Book Festival, established in 2009, is held each year in the historic city of Hudson, NY, and strives to create, sustain, and nurture a culture of literacy in partnership […]

Free Comic Book Day

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of our 2022 Free Comic Book Day PREVIEWS Exclusive collectible merchandise from Funko and DST. Free Comic Book Day is the best day of the year, where comics from publishers like DC Comics and Marvel Comics are given away absolutely free to people at local comic shops.

Masterclass: How to Build a Successful Career as a Creator

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Curious to learn more about how agents and editors choose authors and illustrators to work with?  Want to understand what it takes to stand out? Need some tips on how to strategically build your career?  In this presentation, Janna gives you the scoop on how to find mentors, identify your strengths, and build a following […]

Free

Kids Con New England

The Everett Arena

New England’s favorite comic con for kids & children’s book event! Inspiring creativity and learning through family-friendly comics, children’s books, art, workshops, gaming, and fun activities! We host events in New Hampshire in spring, and Maine in fall.

The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE)

Chicago, Illinois

Cake is Run By A Small, Dedicated Crew Of Volunteer Organizers And Coordinators. Here Are Our Organizers And Volunteers Present And Past. The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (Cake) Is A Weekend-Long Celebration Of Independent Comics, Inspired By Chicago’S Rich Legacy As Home To Many Of Underground And Alternative Comics’ Most Talented Artists– Past, Present And […]

Toronto Comic Arts Festival

Toronto, Ontario

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is a comic book festival held annually in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 2003, TCAF has grown to become one of the world’s largest festivals dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of comic arts.

2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

As the world's biggest library event, the onsite Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors. You'll find educational programming; important announcements and updates; relevant legislation and policies; and discussions that majorly impact libraries, their roles, and their ongoing transformation. 

Indiana SCBWI: Graphic Novel 101

Virtual Event Virtual Event

If you want to understand the nitty-gritties of getting started with GNs, you won’t want to miss this event! Even if you think you might already know how to write GNs, this conference will be a good refresher.

$30 – $80

June Book Release Panel with Louie Stowell, Kat Fajardo, Rosemary Mosco & Binglin Hu

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us for our June Book Launch!  For this panel we welcome an amazing panel of graphic novel creators: Louie Stowell, who'll talk about her new book Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being GoodKat Fajardo, who'll talk about their new book Miss QuincesRosemary Mosco & Binglin Hu, who'll talk about their new book Expedition Backyard: Exploring Nature from Country […]

Free

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