Summer and Fall of 2006: Appearances

Action, adventure and the human condition!
These are just some of the things artists and writers have explored for generations through the world of comics. Comic art is one of the most popular story-telling mediums around the globe - from comic strips to Maga, from humorous teen ankhs to social commentary. From kids to adults, comics speak to all of us!

Now professional freelance novelist, playwright, and comics author Alex Simmons introduces students to the exciting process of creating comics - from idea, to script, to full color art. Through his mini workshops, students will develop characters, designs and profiles, as well as plot, pencil, ink, and color their own comic strip creation. Where? (Download PDF)

Alex Simmons' Art of Making Comics Workshop

Grand Concourse Library (Bronx)
Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15 at 3 PM

Tremont Branch Library (Bronx)
Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17 at 3 PM

Throg's Neck Branch Library (Bronx)
August 21-23 (Mon-Wed) at 3 PM

Bloomingdale Branch Library (Manhattan)
Wednesday, September 13, 20, 27 at 3:30 PM

In Simmons' Nuts & Bolts of a Career in Comics Workshop, students will not only learn the basics of creating comics, but also the practical business side of the industry. Where?

The Donnell Public Library (Manhattan)
Wednesdays, October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 8 and 15 at 4 PM

The Raven League Files:

Author Alex Simmons and his talented collaborator Bill McCay have launched an exciting new middle-grade mystery series called THE RAVEN LEAGUE (see description below).

Published by Sleuth/Razorbill (a division of Penguin Books), Book One of the series, Sherlock Holmes Is Missing, will be released April 20, 2006.

Set in the exciting, fog-shrouded era of Victorian England, the series revolves around four remarkable children who live in the poorest section of the city, a snake pit of squabbling ethnicities from around the globe. Yet somehow they come together to battle evil—from the lowest back-slum thug to a dangerous order of international assassins.

Starting in March, Simmons and McCay will be visiting stores, schools, and libraries, doing a rousing reading routine – bringing excitement, humor and insight to their young audiences while also making literacy an interactive experience.

THE RAVEN LEAGUE: SHERLOCK HOLMES IS MISSING
On Sale – April 2006
Ages 9 and Up
ISBN: 1-59514-072-7
EAN: 9 78159514 0722 51099
Paper over board – Mystery
192 pages – 5x7
Order early online through Amazon.com
For information on how to book Simmons & McCay in your store, school, or library, contact Alex Simmons at: Darkjack@aol.com

*Resumes and bios available on request.