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Ellsmere is out, Avatar & More

Hi all, I’ve had a couple of books come out, so wanted to make a post to update everyone.


First off, One Year at Ellsmere, the new and improved version of an older graphic novel that was published years ago under the title The War at Ellsmere, is out now from First Second Books! One Year at Ellsmere has updated artwork (I re-inked the entire book) and is now in colour, thanks to the work of amazing colourist Shelli Paroline! I’m thrilled with how the new edition looks, please check it out here.


Second, Imbalance, the Avatar: The Last Airbender trilogy written by me with art by Peter Wartman (colour by Adele Matera) is out in a collected edition. All three parts of the trilogy as well as notes from Peter and me are contained in this lovely (and huge!) library edition. Go here for more info.


In further Avatar news, there will be a brand new stand-alone graphic novel about Katara published in October. It’s called Katara and the Pirate’s Silver, and I’m once again working with Peter and Adele. Please check that out here.


And in February of 2021 there will be a second stand-alone Avatar graphic novel, this one focused on Toph (who is kind of my favourite!). That one is called Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy. Go here for more info. As always, pre-orders for these books are important, so if you’re able to do that, please do!

That’s a lot! And there’s more to come. 😉 I’m also in the midst of writing and drawing a brand new original graphic novel which has not yet been announced, but I occasionally post artwork from it on my twitter or Instagram. Hopefully that book will be announced fairly soon and then I can be more open about it. It’s a graphic novel I’ve been dying to work on for years, and I’m so happy it’s finally happening.

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One Year at Ellsmere

The completely updated, re-inked, full in colour (and somewhat re-written) One Year at Ellsmere (previously published in 2008 as The War at Ellsmere) is available for pre-order! It’ll be published in both paperback and hardback by First Second Books in July 2020. I’m so excited for this older book to find new readers, and I’m very happy with this new edition, which looks so good, thanks to updated art and gorgeous colour by Shelli Paroline. Please check it out and pre-order if possible! Go here for more info about the book, as well as a short preview.

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Fan Expo Vancouver & Paperback release of Comics Will Break Your Heart!

Hi guys, I’ll be tabling at Fan Expo Vancouver on February 15th-17th. I’m a comic creator guest, so I’ll be in that part of the exhibit hall, at table P17. I’ll have copies of my books for sale, as well as original artwork, and I’m on a Kids & Comics panel on Monday afternoon. Go here for more info. Hope to see people there!

Also, the paperback edition of my young adult romance novel (that is all about comics) Comics Will Break Your Heart is out now! You can buy it from your local bookstore or Amazon for the low price of $10! So cheap!

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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo

Hi guys, my schedule for C2E2 is up. C2E2 is February 28th-March 1st at McCormick Place in Chicago, and I will be on two panels and have two signings, one of which is with Rainbow Rowell and will be ticketed. I’ve never been to C2E2, I hope it’s great!

Schedule:
Friday, Feb 28th, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM,  Room S405a
Finding Solace in Comics: Graphic Novels that Support Social Emotional Learning. Go here for more panel info.
Artists use their work as a catalyst for their own emotional healing. One of the most accessible examples of this type of artistic expression comes in the form of comics which succeed in creating visual empathy and offer a complex illustrated outlet for our students, especially those who internalize their problems. This panel will provide a sampling of some of the most recent and celebrated graphic novels which can offer social emotional learning opportunities & how to use them in the classroom.

Saturday, Feb 29, 2;45 – 3:45 PM, Room S404
Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks In Conversation. Go here for more panel info.
In the New York Times bestselling Pumpkinheads, beloved #1 bestselling author Rainbow Rowell and Eisner Award–winning artist Faith Erin Hicks have teamed up to create this tender and hilarious story about two irresistible teens discovering what it means to leave behind a place—and a person—with no regrets. Join Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks in-conversation to discuss their collaboration, and so much more!

Autographing Area Signing, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, Signing table 2
This signing is TICKETED! 115 tickets will be given out, go here to be entered into a draw for a ticket. Three books can be signed, with 1 book personalized. There will be a standby line in case those who drew a ticket don’t show up.

Sunday, March 1st
First Second Books Booth Signing, 10 AM, Booth #619
Copies of my books will be on sale, and the first 10 people in line will get a free ARC of One Year at Ellsmere! There are also free Pumpkinheads prints available.

11:30 – 12:30, Room S405a
Hot Takes: Creating Healthy Romance for YA Readers. Go here for more panel info.
Help your tweens and teens establish boundaries and ‘ship healthy characters. Faith Erin Hicks (Pumpkinheads, The Adventures of Superhero Girl), Crystal Cestari (Super Adjacent, Windy City Magic series), Jessi Zabarsky (Witchlight), and Sarah Beth Durst (The Girl Who Could Not Dream, Drink Slay Love) will share hear their tips on identifying healthy romance reads for your young adult.

And that’s it! Hope to see you all in Chicago!

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School Visit Hiatus

Hi guys, I’m getting a lot of inquiries about school visits, and if I’m currently available for them. For the moment I’ve decided to take a hiatus from doing local school visits in the greater Vancouver area, so I can focus on my current comic making. If you’re a Vancouver area school who’d like to host a cartoonist for a visit, you could try reaching out to these Vancouver area-based creators to see if they’re available:
Doug Savage, creator of the Laser Moose & Rabbit Boy series. More info here.
Tony Cliff, creator of the Delilah Dirk series.
Ashley Spires, creator of the Binky the Space Cat series.
Cale Atkinson, creator & illustrator of many picture books.

I’ll announce on this site when I’m available for future school visits, so check back periodically. 🙂

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Upcoming events for end of 2019

Hi guys, I have a few events upcoming. This is it for me for 2019!
Vancouver Writer’s Festival, Vancouver, BC
October 22nd: Kidlit, Craft Brews & Canapes (fundraiser)
6:30-9:00PM, DrinkLab (upstairs) at BREWHALL
Further info & ticket purchases
October 24th: Graphic Novels Galore
10:15AM-11:45PM, 1218 Cartwright Street
Further info & ticket purchases

Portland Book Festival, Portland, OR
November 9th
11:30AM-12PM: Star-Crossed: Love & Friendship
The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave
Further info
1-2:00PM: Last Chance: Endings & Beginnings
The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave
Further info
I assume I’ll also be signing at some point during this festival, but I don’t have that info yet. Will update when I do.

Vancouver, BC
November 10th
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Faith Erin Hicks & Rainbow Rowell in conversation
Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre Campus
515 West Hastings Street
Purchase tickets here

Baltimore, MD
NCTE Conference (educators only)
November 22nd
2:00-3:15pm: What’s Novel about Graphic Novels?
5:00-6:00pm Macmillan Signing 
Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt St
Further info


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Pumpkinheads book tour!

Pumpkinheads, my graphic novel collaboration with Rainbow Rowell, is out in the world on August 27th! I’m so excited people will finally be able to read this sweet, funny, punny, fall-themed book!

To celebrate the release of our comic, Rainbow & I will be making five stops in our tour across America. All events (except the National Book Festival) are ticketed, so be sure to get your ticket before you show up.

August 27th, 7pm
Joseph-Beth Bookseller
s
Cincinnati, Ohio
Click here for tickets

August 28th, 7pm
Everybody’s Coffee

Chicago, IL
Click here for tickets

August 29th, 7pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Cleveland, OH
Click here for tickets

August 30th, 6pm
Barnes & Noble Union Square

New York City, NY
Click here for tickets

August 31st
National Book Festival

Washington, DC
Festival website/Info on my events at the NBF with Rainbow

Hope to see lots of readers on the road!

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San Diego Comic-Con, woo!

Thrilled to say that I’ll be at the mother of all conventions this month, San Diego Comic-con! The third Nameless City book, The Divided Earth was nominated for an Eisner Award (Best Publication for Kids), so I’ll be going to take part in that, and doing a few panels and signings while I’m there.

My SDCC Schedule:
Thursday, 7/18/19
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Room: 28DE
Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks In Conversation ​— Rainbow Rowell (Eleanor & Park, Carry On) is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with the highly anticipated Wayward Son coming this fall. Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, Friends with Boys) is an Eisner-award winning graphic novelist. They are fans of each others’ work and now, collaborators! Pumpkinheads comes out from Rainbow and Faith this August. It’s is a tender and hilarious romantic comedy set in a pumpkin patch, and it’s Rainbow’s first original graphic novel. More info here.

BOOTH SIGNING
2:30pm @ First Second/MCPG Booth #2800, 2802
TICKETED SIGNING: 100
Signing details: Authors will sign four (4) items in total, likely two promo items and two books of their choice. Personalizing one item, only!
Giveaways: PUMPKINHEADS blads (100), PUMPKINHEADS prints (100)

Saturday, 7/20/19
3:00pm – 4:00pm

Room 7AB
Earth, Water, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
Dark Horse Comics, Abrams Books, and Nickelodeon are thrilled to treat fans to a panel worthy of Aang himself! Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino, Avatar: The Last Airbender-Imbalance writer Faith Erin Hicks, and Avatar, The Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi writer F. C. Yee will provide further exploration of the beloved world. Fans will also have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge of the elements in a fun trivia competition for awesome prizes! More info here.

BOOTH SIGNING
1:00pm – 1:50pm at the Dark Horse Booth #2615


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New York City – Book Expo & Book Con

So I’ll be in NYC for Book Expo & Book Con this weekend! The graphic below has my schedule. Hope to see people there!

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Denver Independent Comic & Art Expo

April 13th & 14th I will be in Denver, Colorado for DiNK (Denver Independent Comic & Art Expo). Here is my schedule:

Saturday, April 13th:
12:30-2:15pm, Signing at BookBar signing table (third floor, table #386)
3:30-4:30pm, spotlight panel: How I Make Comics, How You Can Make Comics. Main Panel Room, King Kirby Main Stage.
5:30-7pm, Signing at BookBar signing table (third floor, Table #386)

Sunday, April 14th:
12:45-1:45pm, panel: Fun For All Ages: Creating Content in an Adult-Oriented Industry. Corner Room/The Eisner Nook
2-4pm, Signing at BookBar signing table (third floor, table #386)

Hope to see people there! My books should be available for sale from BookBar, but I’m happy to sign any books you bring with you. I’ll also bring along bookplates to sign.