The French Comics Association is pleased to bring acclaimed francophone and other international graphic novelists to Chicago for the American Library Association Annual Conference, “the premier global library event bringing together the newsmakers, innovators, thought leaders, and influencers in the library field, from all over the world.”
The FCA recognizes the importance of libraries in American schools, universities, and as community centers—and the influence and expertise of librarians, who have been advocates for the rising trend of graphic novel publishing.
This trip will offer fans a rare opportunity to meet internationally best-selling authors and illustrators, along with their French and North American publishers. On stages and at educational sessions, social events on and off-site of the conference, join us to discover the beauty of bande dessinée.
Featured creators: Guy Delisle, Marguerite Abouet, Pénélope Bagieu, Jérémie Royer, David Etien, Teresa Radice & Stefano Turconi.
This week, the French Comics Association, both at McCormick Center and around the Chicagoland area, will host numerous events celebrating and publicizing great French comics (bande dessinée) which have been translated into Anglais, as well as many amazing titles only seen in Europe.
If you’re attending the annual conference of the American Library Association, you’ll have access to most of these events. If you aren’t, there are still many events being held in Chicago, open to the public!
Highly recommended! The talent is amazing, the stories varied and enjoyable!
If you can’t attend…
Meet the creators at stages, sessions, and social events. Follow us on Twitter @FrenchComix, Instagram @ComicsFramed and on Facebook: ComicsFramed, and learn more at www.FrenchComicsAssociation.com
Wednesday / June 21st
David Etien signing at Aw Yeah, Comics! In Skokie
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Aw Yeah! Comics
7925 Lincoln Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday / June 22nd
Comics That Kiss Better
7 pm – 9 pm (after-party location TBA)
At Sector 2337 / 2337 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago IL 60647
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) and the French Comics Association host a cross-cultural celebration with crinks, crawings, and Bande Dessinée!
Welcome European cartoonists to the Windy City: Guy Delisle, Marguerite Abouet, Jérémie Royer, David Etien, Teresa Radice & Stefano Turconi—with Chicago-land favorites Ivan Brunetti and Keiler Roberts.
Live readings of projected comics, emcee’d by Aaron Renier, plus book-signings, (cash) bar, and the chance to chat with incredible international artists. Bring your sketchbook. Mingle with French and European publishing professionals and the Chicago alternative comics community.
Thursday, June 22nd
7 pm – 9 pm (after-party location TBA)
At Sector 2337 / 2337 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago IL 60647
Friday / June 23rd
Exhibit hours 5:30 – 7:30 pm [Ticket required]
Sessions
Read More, Read Better: Learning with Comics and Graphic Novels
11 am – 4 pm
Location: McCormick Place, W183a
With Pop Culture in the Classroom, the Children’s Book Council, and keynote speaker National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Yang. Meet the creators: Guy Delisle, Marguerite Abouet, Jérémie Royer, David Etien, and Teresa Radice & Stefano Turconi.
Signings
at Booth #1229
5:30-6:30 pm: Guy Delisle. Meet “one of the greatest modern cartoonists” (The Guardian), creator of Pyongyang, Jerusalem, and Hostage.
Saturday / June 24th
Exhibit hours 9 am – 5 pm
At #ALAAC17: Do it the French way. Stop by Booth #1229 for morning croissants and comics!
Stages
The Rise of Graphic Novels for Kids in Europe and the USA
9:30 – 10:20 am
Graphic Novel and Gaming Stage
Featuring: Teresa Radice & Stefano Turconi (Globetrotting Viola), joined by their publisher Marco Bernardini, and First Second editorial director Mark Siegel (Five Worlds), with Eisner and Caldecott Award winner Vera Brosgol (Anya’s Ghost and Leave Me Alone!).
Sessions
Graphic Memoirs: How Non-fiction Graphic Novels Bring Real Lives to Life
10:30 – 11:30 am
McCormick Place, W175b
Featuring award-winning creators Guy Delisle (Hostage), Pénélope Bagieu (California Dreamin’) and Jérémie Royer (Audubon: On the Wings of the World), moderated by Meg Lemke.
Signings
At Booth #1229
10:30 – 11:30 am: Teresa Radice & Stefano Turconi (Globetrotting Viola)
11:45 – 12:45 pm: Guy Delisle (Hostage), Pénélope Bagieu (California Dreamin’) and Jérémie Royer (Audubon)
1 – 2 pm: Marguerite Abouet (Akissi and Aya of Yop City) and David Etien (The Baker Street Four)
3 – 4 pm: Pénélope Bagieu (California Dreamin’)
At Partner Publishers
1 – 2 pm: Guy Delisle (Hostage) at Drawn & Quarterly Booth #2716
2:30 – 3 pm: Marguerite Abouet (Akissi and Aya of Yop City) at Nobrow Booth #3121A
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Marguerite Abouet (Aya of Yop City) at Drawn & Quarterly Booth #2716
Events in Chicago
Drawn In Europe: The Art of European Comics Comes to Chicago
International School of Comics Chicago
4-6 pm artist presentations
6-9 pm Italian food and French desserts!
Location: Ciao Chicago / 1656 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622
Launch party for a month-long exhibit featuring Teresa Radice and Stefano Turconi’s Globetrotting Viola, David Etien’s The Baker Street Four, and Jérémie Royer’s Audubon: On the Wings of the World
Book Lovers Extravaganza
The Book Cellar, Lincoln Square
6:30 – 9 pm
Location: 4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Hosted by Reading Group Choices: book club curious go “speed dating” with authors! Featuring Pénélope Bagieu (California Dreamin’) and Marguerite Abouet (Aya of Yop City).
Sunday / June 25th
Exhibit hours 9 am – 5 pm
Stages
How to Write for Children and Young Adults
9:30 – 10:20 am
Graphic Novel and Gaming Stage
Featuring Marguerite Abouet’s (Akissi and Aya of Yop City), David Etien (The Baker Street Four) and Jérémie Royer (Audubon: On the Wings of the World). Moderated by rockstar librarian and children’s author Betsy Bird (Funny Girl).
French Comics on Screen: Film Adaptations of Franco-Belgian Graphic Narratives
3 – 3:50 pm
Chapter One Stage
How do graphic novels offer new inspiration to the cinema—from intimate stories (like Blue is the Warmest Color) to major sci-fi movies (Valerian) and animated features? Featuring creators Marguerite Abouet (Aya of Yop City), David Etien (The Baker Street Four), and publishers Olivier Jalabart (Glénat) and Robert Ballantyne (Arsenal Pulp Press). Moderated by Matt Madden (Drawn Onward).
Liberties at work and Creator’s ownership
3:30 – 4:20 pm
Graphic Novel and Gaming Stage
Join renowned international artists Guy Delisle (Hostage), Pénélope Bagieu (California Dreamin’) and Jessica Abel (Trish Trash) in a lively cross-cultural discussion around the differences in creative process and publishing cultures in France and the USA. With Philippe Ostermann (Dargaud) and moderated by John Shableski (Eisner Foundation).
Sessions
Universal Language of Comics: Culture and Creation Beyond America
1 – 2:30 pm
Hyatt Regency McCormick, Jackson Park/CC 10AB
A diverse panel of comics creators and professionals discuss how fan culture and creator processes differ beyond America and how the medium and its fans cross cultural divides. Featuring Marguerite Abouet (Akissi), Teresa Radice (Globetrotting Viola), and Nazeli Kyuregyan (Europe Comics).
Signings
At Booth #1229
10:30 – 11:30: Marguerite Abouet (Akissi), Jérémie Royer (Audubon), David Etien (The Baker Street Four)
11:20 am – 12:30 pm: Teresa Radice & Stefano Turconi (Globetrotting Viola)
4:00 – 4:30: Marguerite Abouet (Aya of Yop City) and David Etien (The Baker Street Four)
4:30 – 5:30 pm: Guy Delisle (Hostage), Pénélope Bagieu (California Dreamin’) and Jessica Abel (Trish Trash)
At partner publishers
1 – 2 pm Guy Delisle (Hostage) at Drawn & Quarterly Booth #2716
1:30 – 2 pm Jérémie Royer (Audubon) at Nobrow Booth #3121A
Monday / June 26th
Exhibit hours 9 am – 2 pm
Signings
At Booth #1229
Pre-signed books available and additional author signings to be announced!
Jealous of those of you getting the chance in Chicago to meet Pénélope Bagieu, who did a great book with Boulet titled “Blank Slate’ and the line of “Josephine’ albums that has been translated into a movie (or two?),, too… The books have been translated into English and are available at Comixology now…
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