About this Event
PETALUMA --
Join amazing graphic novelilst and all-around favorite Judd Winick in Petaluma for the launch of his new book Hilo The Holiday Speical!
Judd is such fun, and such a treat - and to celebrate the new book, we will have treats to eat!
So, what's it about?
From the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hilo comes the first-ever Holiday Special! Hilo and friends are ready for holiday fun, until a giant, super-grumpy snowman crashes the celebration. Can they figure out what he wants before the big holiday party?
The decorations are up! The gifts are wrapped! And Hilo and the gang are enjoying some holiday togetherness. Sure, it would be better if the skating pond wasn't blocked off. And if someone wasn't stealing trees from the tree lot. AND if a giant, super grumpy snowman wasn't going around destroying things. But what's a holiday without holiday surprises?! Can Hilo and friends figure out what the snowman wants before D.J.'s big family party?! Packed with family and food, love and laughter (lots of laughter!)--gather around and enjoy all the gifts of the season with Hilo!
"With Winick's signature fast-paced cartoon style and an emotionally grounded subplot around Miranda's family, this will be a hit with elementary-schoolers who love adventure comics." -- Booklist
"A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family."--The New York Times
"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, creator of DOG MAN
Author info!
Judd Winick is the creator of the beloved New York Times bestselling Hilo series. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and their two kids. Judd has written bestselling comic book series, has appeared as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco, and is the author of the acclaimed graphic novel Pedro and Me, about his Real World friend AIDS activist Pedro Zamora. Judd is currently working on the next Hilo graphic novel!
"High energy and HILARIOUS!" --Gene Luen Yang, winner of the Printz and Eisner awards and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
"HILO is delightful, silly, tender, and most importantly: funny." --Jeff Smith, bestselling author of the Bone series
"Solid. Expect this series to receive the same reverence as Jeff Smith's Bone." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Diverse characters, good friends, and humorous dialogue coupled with colorful illustrations and plenty of action makes this A MUST-HAVE for all children's graphic novel collections." -- School Library Journal, starred review
"[A] lively and entertaining ADVENTURE with enough risk to give it heft and plenty of solid friendship to keep readers buoyed... Lush, bright colors and a freewheeling approach to panels create an immersive environment."-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"My students are obsessed with this series. OBSESSED!"--Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger, and co-founder of Nerdy Bookclub
Event venue & nearby stays
Copperfield's Books Petaluma, 140 Kentucky Street, Petaluma, United States
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