LibraryCon: A Life in Pictures - Creating Graphic Biographies

Program Type:

Speaker or Forum

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Description

Event Details

Explore the creative universe of Taki Soma, a HUGO award-nominated artist, writer, and colorist whose body of work includes titles like Bitch Planet, Dick Tracy, The After Realm, and Iron Man. Join us for a discussion of Taki’s graphic biographies, starting with her compelling autobiographical graphic novel, Sleeping while Standing. Audiences will also be treated to an exclusive preview of her latest project–a biography of the iconic Vincent Van Gogh. In this inspiring program, Taki Soma also explores the therapeutic power of storytelling through visuals, revealing how the magic of graphic narration can be a transformative and cathartic experience for both creator and audience alike.

This is a hybrid program with the option of attending online or in-person. To attend virtually,  join with Google Meet

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day this May the Fourth! Comic giveaways will be available at all library locations, with additional activities occurring at some library branches.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.