A2CAF 2019 - Author Discussion: Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft

Join Jerry Craft and Raina Telgemeier for a discussion on Jerry's graphic novel, New Kid. Together they'll explore Jerry's journey as a young artist to a published graphic novelist, and how young people might find their own path into comics. 

This event was part of A2CAF, an annual all-ages Comic Arts Festival!

A2CAF | Maris Wicks: Gorillas, Guts, and Gastropods

Maris Wicks will be at AADL to talk about her art exhibit Gorillas, Guts, and Gastropods and to kick off the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF). We'll journey to the jungles of Africa, to the inside of human intestines, and to the sanctuary of slugs and snails…all with cartoons!  Fascinated by life on this big blue marble we call Earth, Maris Wicks shares the wonders of the world through her science-y comic strips and graphic novels. After the talk, stick around for some hands-on comics-themed activities and mingling.

A2CAF | Iron Cartoonist

Watch Maris Wicks, Rafael Rosado, and even more of your favorite cartoonists battle it out in a series of themed drawing rounds with random elements thrown in by attendees! Watch guest cartoonists fight for the title of Iron Cartoonist under the watchful eye of host Zack Giallongo!

A2CAF 2017: Kid's Comics Awards

Which comic in 2016 had the most rolicking adventure? Which character did kids love the most? Kids voted in these and other categories, including their favorite characters and graphic novels! At the third annual Kids’ Comics Revolution Awards, we revealed those winners! Hosted by Ben Hatke, Zack Giallongo, and Jerzy Drozd, with a bevy of special guests!

A2CAF 2017: McDuffie Awards

The third annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics was announced at A2CAF 2017. Named for the highly respected comic book and animation writer and co-founder of Milestone Media, the award honors Dwayne McDuffie's values and his legacy as a champion for meaningful top-quality and broadly inclusive comics for young people.