Celebrating Graphic Novels
JOIN US VIRTUALLY for a FREE three-day digital graphic novel extravaganza!
Ever wonder how a graphic novel is made? Join host Kevin Sylvester for three interactive virtual author visits featuring Canadian graphic novelists from coast-to-coast and learn how a graphic novel goes from a seed of an idea to a published book you can hold in your hands.
Watch as these professional creatives showcase their latest stories. Follow along as they demonstrate their methods and styles of writing and illustrating. Stick around to the end for a Q&A!
These sessions are perfect for children in Grades 1-6, but anyone interested in this form of storytelling will enjoy a peek behind the curtain on graphic novel creation.
Each author session will go live at 9:15 AM EDT and be recorded for replay. The presentation recordings will be available on-demand for one week following their upload. Pre-registrants will receive a link to the recordings–available on our YouTube channel.
PRE-REGISTER NOW!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025:
Johnnie Christmas – Gamerville, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM EDT
Join host Kevin Sylvester as he interviews Canadian graphic novelist Johnnie Christmas.
Learn about Johnnie’s journey to become a professional published author of graphic novels. Stay tuned for a drawing demo and Q&A! This session has been pre-recorded for CGN audiences.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025:
Stephanie Cooke & Whitney Gardner – The Racc Pack: Prince and the Pawper, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM EDT
Join host Kevin Sylvester as he interviews Canadian author Stephanie Cooke and illustrator Whitney Gardner.
Learn about Stephanie and Whitney’s journeys as authors and illustrators, and how they teamed up to create graphic novel series The Racc Pacc. Stay tuned for a live drawing demo and Q&A!
Pre-Register HereThursday, June 12, 2025:
Vivian Zhou – Atana and the Jade Mermaid, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM EDT
Join host Kevin Sylvester as he interviews Canadian graphic novelist Vivian Zhou.
Learn about Vivian’s journey to becoming a professional published author of graphic novel series Atana and the Jade Mermaid. Stay tuned for a live drawing demo and Q&A!
Pre-Register HereAbout Your Host
Kevin Sylvester writes and illustrates everything from picture books to murder mysteries and science fiction to books on sports and financial literacy. A Telling Tales fan-favourite, Kevin will be on board to field your questions for all of our lovely creators and maybe ask a few of his own!
About Your Remote Producer
Marty Chan is a prolific writer and award-winning author of over twenty books! As a virtual presenter, Marty has traveled the world without ever leaving his basement studio. He will be making magic happen behind the scenes of Celebrating Graphic Novels 2025 as our Remote Digital Producer!
Thanks to our Supporters
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