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Columbus celebrates PRIDE this weekend! Be good to your neighbor–we’re all we got!
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The final BONE trilogy from Finnish publisher, LIKE!
#FanArtFriday RASL sketch given to us at Comic-Con!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the CXC launch party! Super exciting to share this year’s guest line up to a capacity crowd. Here’s a small sampling of the talent coming our way this Fall.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the CXC launch party! Super exciting to share this year’s guest line up to a capacity crowd. Here’s a small sampling of the talent coming our way this Fall.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the CXC launch party! Super exciting to share this year’s guest line up to a capacity crowd. Here’s a small sampling of the talent coming our way this Fall.
Jeff’s Sparky Award finally arrived! He was presented the honor last August during his presentation at the Schulz Museum. Have you ever seen anything as wonderful as this? 🤩
Reminder! The CXC launch party is tomorrow! Join us for cocktails, great company, and the reveal of our
top-secret guest list and other plans for 2018! All are welcome.
June 6th, 2018
Gateway Film Center
1550 N. High St.
5:30pm – Mingle!
6:30pm – Guest Announcements And More!
7:00pm – More Mingling!
THANK YOU TO THE SUPPORTERS THAT MAKE CXC BETTER EVERY YEAR!
Booklist reviews Smiley’s Dream Book!
Smiley’s Dream Book.
Smith, Jeff (Author) , Smith, Jeff (Illustrator)
Jul 2018. 40 p. Scholastic/Graphix, hardcover, $17.99. (9780545674775). 741.5.
Late of Smith’s classic graphic novels, Smiley Bone leaves his cigar behind and makes the leap to picture books. Big, bright, vibrant pages see Smiley through a pleasant walk in the forest, where the musical chirp of a bird encourages some impromptu counting. As the count gets higher and the birds’ garb becomes increasingly fanciful, Smiley lifts off the ground and joins them for a swooping, soaring excursion. A threatening bird of prey shows up, only to have Smiley go stern and, in a development sure to induce hilarity in many young readers, scare the living poop out of him. Smiley’s return to the ground for a peaceful nap ties things up tranquilly. This is an unusually friendly and gentle story, wrapped in a lovely yet dynamic package. Smith’s warmly embracing style proves a natural for picture books, and his sensibility is perfectly pitched to a younger readership. Smiley, whose nurturing, happy-go-lucky nature is fused into his comically rounded body and movements, should prove a wonderful new friend for the age group.
— Jesse Karp
The June Boneville special is here! Get ready for Summer with some sweet BONE gear. Promotion valid until the end of the month at boneville.com
#TBT More Comic-Con shenanigans!
Publishers Weekly Reviews Smiley’s
Dream Book!
Jeff
Smith. Graphix, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-545-67477-5
Smiley,
one of the three cousins from Smith’s comic saga Bone rescues
a colorful flock of birds in this vividly drawn tale. Enjoying a stroll through
the woods, Smiley hears songbirds singing and begins to count them. One purple
bird sports a handsome top hat, the second is orange, the next three are
yellow. He stops counting after a dozen and finds himself rising up in the air,
able to soar joyously with the whole flock. When a hawk threatens, talons out,
Smiley pulls up in front of it, sending it scuttling and winning the affection
of the songbird crew. As so often happens, it’s all a dream. “Sometimes dreams
are scary,” Smiley says, “but the good ones make it worth it!” It’s a simple
story, but it has memorable elements: Smiley’s ability to fly, to become close
to wild animals, to be the hero. Smith’s line is masterfully controlled, and
each of Smiley’s emotions—interest, dismay, elation—will be clear even to the
youngest viewers. The generous trim size further shows off the spreads, which
have the appeal of classic Sunday funnies. Ages 3–5. (July)
Check out this short video of Jeff discussing the upcoming Smiley’s Dream Book, Shipping in July from Scholastic/Graphix!
http://www.scholastic.com/onlinepreview/#5779863280001/5780858227001
Kirkus reviews Smiley’s Dream Book!
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jeff-smith/smileys-dream-book/
#TBT Comic-Con’s of years past!
Last call! Place your order with Diamond today using item code MAY181577. RASL Book One: The Drift Ships July 2018!
Help Cartoon Crossroads Columbus – CXC launch our Fall festival’s
FOURTH AMAZING YEAR with cocktails, great company, and the reveal of our
top-secret guest list and other plans for 2018!
June 6th, 2018
Gateway Film Center
1550 N. High St.
5:30pm – Mingle!
6:30pm – Guest Announcements And More!
7:00pm – More Mingling!
THANK YOU TO THE SUPPORTERS THAT MAKE CXC BETTER EVERY YEAR!
This just in! Jeff will be signing at Cover to Cover Bookstore on November 11th at 2pm, in celebration of their 40th anniversary. More details closer to the date!
Smiley’s Dream Book, Jeff’s new picture book with Scholastic/Graphix, ships in July!
Less than 1 week to get your orders in! Place your order with Diamond before May 23rd, using item code MAY181577. RASL Book One: The Drift Ships July 2018!
#TBT More Comic-Con International funzies!
Spring Newsletter 2.0 is available now! Check your inbox for all the latest news on Jeff, BONE, RASL and Tuki. Not on the list? Signing up is easy! Send your name and email address to kathleen@boneville.com
https://mailchi.mp/3b3dc620b0fc/boneville-spring-2018-newsletter-20
Our wonderful Polish publisher, Tomek from Egmont Polska, holding the soon to be released RASL!