About this Event
Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library in a discussion with Eisner nominated comic book writer Julio Anta and illustrator, Jacoby Salcedo as they talk about their latest YA graphic novel, This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story!
While it is not required, you can get a copy of Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo's books by using your library card!
Advanced registration required. The link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid email address and a device with an Internet connection and audio and/or video capabilities. Public participation in the talk is optional.
Assistive Listening and ASL
ASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing [email protected].
Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell narratively rich stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic book series HOME, published by Image Comics, and his work at Marvel and DC Comics.
Jacoby Salcedo is a comic book illustrator who is based in Portland, Oregon. He is the co-creator of the Harper Collins YA graphic novel, FRONTERA with frequent collaborator, Julio Anta. He is also the artist on Dark Horse mini-series, IT'S ONLY TEENAGE WASTELAND with writer Curt Pires. Jacoby has also been featured in multiple comic anthologies such as DC's Legion of Bloom, Panel X Panel, Graphic Mundi's Covid Chronicles, and A Wave Blue World Young Men in Love.
Event Venue
Online
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