Conference: Going Graphic
Comics & Graphic Novels For Young People

The 2009 IBBY UK/NCRCL MA conference will explore the developing interest in the graphic medium from a variety of perspectives, in addition to considering developments in the range and content of comics available to children and young people. Keynote speakers are Mel Gibson (University of Northumbria), Paul Gravett (author of definitive books on comics and graphic novels), Marcia Williams (author of graphic novels), David Fickling (publisher, including a recent comic for teenagers). More…

Tickets: £75, concessions available
Where: Froebel College, Roehampton University, Surrey
When: Saturday, November 14, 2009

Provisional programme for the day:

09:30 Registration and coffee
10:00 Welcome
10:10 Mel Gibson
11.00 David Fickling
11:30 Comfort break
11:40 Panel: Ariel Kahn (chair), Sarah McIntyre, Emma Vieceli, Tony Lee
12:40 IBBY news: Ann Lazim
12:50 Lunch
2:00 Parallel workshops/sessions
3:10 Tea and book signings
3:40 Paul Gravett
4.20 Marcia Williams
5.00 Finish

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Reviews

"Gives the comic form the cultural representation the UK doesn't normally see."
David Greene

"...a fantastically wide selection of comics, to be touched, admired and purchased."
Toby Litt

"...some of the UK's sharpest cartoonists gathered at the ICA in London for a unique test of creativity and endurance: a 24-hour comic marathon, during which each artist was challenged to create a spontaneous 24-page story."
The New Statesman

"...fascinating..."
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"There's always something interesting in Comica's raft of events..."
Joel Meadows

"....plenty of food for thought in terms of fresh reading material ideas..."
Euan Gillespie

"...the viewer's efforts were amply rewarded by the superb quality of nearly every comic in the exhibit."
Alison Frank

"...another very successful event providing a wonderful voyage into the world of graphic literature."
Dominique Le Duc

"After five years of attending Comica's Comikets, the event has finally come of age."
Francesca Cassavetti

"PHEW! I just met Matt Groening!"
Jim Medway

Conference: Going Graphic Comics & Graphic Novels For Young People