Earliest known drawings of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner by Chuck Jones, circa 1945. Thanks to HistoryInPictures for the images

CXC is one month away! Come out to one of our many events showcasing the best in comics all under the umbrella of our wonderful city of Columbus. All events are free and open to the public! cartooncrossroadscolumbus.com

Our newest fan Julia can’t seem to get enough of Little Mouse! Thanks Uncle Nando for sharing!

This was such a good time, let’s watch again! Jeff’s Facebook Live drawing demo for The New York Times Books. Yay!https://www.facebook.com/nytbooks/videos/1963015243728973/

We visited the Ohio Statehouse last week, where Jeff was invited to graffiti the cupola! One of the coolest things ever–here are some pics of the day. Thanks to Mike Rupert for making this happen!

Jeff was a guest on Fox 28’s Good Day Columbus morning show this past Saturday. Here’s a link to the piece in case you missed it!https://myfox28columbus.com/good-day-columbus/art-makes-columbus-bone

Jeff was recently interviewed by The Beat about Smiley’s Dream Book. Thank you to AJ Frost for the glowing introduction! INTERVIEW: Revisiting Old Friends & Soaring the Skies of Whimsy in Jeff Smith’s SMILEY’S DREAM...

Don’t forget to tune in at 9:15am! Jeff will be a guest on Fox28 Columbus this morning to talk about Smiley’s Dream Book!

Jeff will be a guest on Fox28 Columbus tomorrow morning to talk about Smiley’s Dream Book! Tune in at 9:15am. For those outside of the viewing area, we’ll post a link to the video when it’s available.

Did you know? Jeff and Vijaya’s Great Dane Euclid, was the inspiration for one of young Gran’ma Ben’s dogs in Rose?

RASL Book Two (ISBN 9781888963670) is shipping in September! Reserve your copy with your favorite comics shop using preorder code SEP181683. Order forms will be included in PREVIEWS on August 29th!

Tesla invented alternating current, which is used in every home, and business in the world!

School Library Journal gives a lovely review for Smiley’s Dream Book! PreS-Gr 1–This crisply illustrated picture book stars a character from Smith’s award-winning series of graphic novels. Strolling through the woods on a beautiful day, Smiley, a blobby white cartoon...

Roger Ash of Westfield Comics recently toured The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum and shared the delightful experience on his blog! It really is a treasure. A must-see when you visit Columbus!...

Scholastic Reads podcast with Jeff Smith, hosted by Suzanne McCabe. Have a listen! http://oomscholasticblog.com/podcast/jeff-smith-bone-cousins-first-picture-book

25 Rare and Unique Photographs of Nikola Tesla http://themindcircle.com/25-nikola-tesla-rare-photographs/

Here’s the link to The New York Times review of Smiley’s Dream Book, naming it a standout book for Summer! https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/13/books/review/summer-childrens-picture-books-2018.html

Jeff’s recent trip to New York was a whirlwind of promotion for Smiley’s Dream Book! The Facebook live drawing video and interview for The New York Times Books, followed by an afternoon walk through Central Park with New York Times journalist Maria Russo....

The August Boneville special has arrived! New to the store – Smiley’s Dream Book signed by Jeff! Get yours today at boneville.com

Smiley’s Dream Book makes Paste Magazines Required Reading list https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/07/the-new-world-justice-league-dark-more-in-required.html

Barnes & Noble has launched their Graphic Novels for Young Readers section in all of their stores, with BONE being one of the many popular titles chosen to introduce this category!...