Create A Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens

If you haven't heard of her either, it could be because she's been busy creating her latest graphic novel. (Graphic Novels are really comic books, only longer!) Barbara Slate is a cartoonist who has written, drawn and created over 300 stories--for Marvel, DC Comics, and Archie Comics, where she currently writes Betty and Veronica. Barbara's art has been described by The New York Times as "Bold, imaginative figurative work, somewhat quirky and offbeat." She is featured as one of the century's most important women cartoonists in A Century of Women Cartoonists.

Maybe your interest is a Super Hero, your own life story, or you-know-it's-in there-somewhere-dying to get out. Barbara will teach you how to develop characters, plot stories and offer tips on the creative process. At the end of the series, workshop participants will have created a 6-24 page graphic novel/comic book of their own. "Bring your work!" Barbara says, "And if you don't have any, let's get started!"

Space in this program is limited to 15 teenagers! The program will meet on Wednesdays from September 12 through October 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sign up now by stopping by the library or by calling 758-6192.

The library would like to thank Stewart's Shops for the generous donation of funds to make this program possible.