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CBC Books: 33 Canadian kids’ books we are excited to read in spring 2025

This is a wonderfully detailed article that includes first-reader and illustrated kids books, and the people behind them, being published in Canada this spring. Added bonus: in many cases the article includes links to interviews and reviews for further reading. Kate Beaton’s book for 3 to 6 year olds, Shark Girl, for example, caught myContinueContinue reading “CBC Books: 33 Canadian kids’ books we are excited to read in spring 2025”

The Guardian Profiles Guy Delisle and His Newest Book, Eadweard Muybridge

A wonderfully wide-ranging article on Delisle’s career by Phil Hoad appeared in the Guardian in April this year, centering around his new book from Drawn & Quarterly Eadweard Muybridge, the “pioneer of the moving image”. From the article: The new comic book from the revered Quebecois graphic novelist vividly relates the extraordinary life story ofContinueContinue reading “The Guardian Profiles Guy Delisle and His Newest Book, Eadweard Muybridge”

TONIGHT! ONLINE! Dave Lapp Vs Chester Brown at Tingfest Tues May 6, 7pm!

Many exciting events at London, Ontario’s Tingfest this year, including The Exchange, with Dave Lapp and Chester Brown ‘head to head in dialogue’ Tues May 6, 7 pm to 8:30 pm From the Tingfest Events page: This is a first for the festival and TAP. We are putting two artists head-to-head in dialogue. The conversationContinueContinue reading “TONIGHT! ONLINE! Dave Lapp Vs Chester Brown at Tingfest Tues May 6, 7pm!”

May 5th Is National Cartoonist Day! Celebrate!

From Wikipedia: May 5th is National Cartoonist Day, a world-wide celebration of cartoonists and their work. The National Cartoonist Society declared the date in the 1990s to promote support for the cartooning industry, and to recognize the impact they have had on society.[1] The establishment of the Day was ‘spearheaded by co-chairpersons Polly Keener andContinueContinue reading “May 5th Is National Cartoonist Day! Celebrate!”

The Comics Journal on Tariffs in Publishing

The Comics Journal reports on the state of publishing in the face of Trump’s tariffs: A publisher who spoke to me anonymously told me, “We’re claiming the freedom of speech exemption to the new tariffs, which is in somewhat of a grey zone since it hasn’t been challenged in court. I get the feeling mostContinueContinue reading “The Comics Journal on Tariffs in Publishing”

Plein Air Painting Workshop with Mason At Evergreen Brickworks, Sun May 4, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Sound the alarm! Very affordable monthly Plein Air Painting workshops with Mason at the very paintable Evergreen Brickworks! Mason is a great facilitator, very supportive snd helpful. And for $12? There is no reason not to go! Check it out here! Go!

21st Annual Doug Wright Awards Announce Nominees!

Hot off the press from their website! Award NomineesPosted on 01. May, 2025 by Conan Tobias in UncategorizedIt’s been an extra long wait this year, but your patience is about to pay off. Here they are—the nominees of the 21st annual Doug Wright Awards!The Doug Wright Award for best bookAge 16 Rosena FungAnnick PressBog MyrtleContinueContinue reading “21st Annual Doug Wright Awards Announce Nominees!”

Zine A Day May Begins Today! Hooray for Jacki Kay!

Jacki Kay is behind this month’s challenge – a Zine a Day for the month of May! Each day make or perhaps collaborate with another to create a zine of your choice! Jacki says: In 2023 a pal of mine decided to challenge themself to make a zine a day for the month of MayContinueContinue reading “Zine A Day May Begins Today! Hooray for Jacki Kay!”