Program Description
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Meet The Janimal, Our Current Writer-in-Residence!
The Janimal is a self-described "Jersey tomato roasting in the Arizona sun." A graduate of Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, he now calls Northern Arizona home, where he lives with his family and two cats. His distinctive, fun, and retro-inspired cartoon style has graced comic conventions across the country, from Phoenix Fan Fusion to New York Comic Con. He also serves as the acting president of the Northern Arizona Cartoonist Association (NAZCA).
For the past five years, The Janimal has been a beloved fixture at Verde Valley libraries and LibCons, offering drawing comic demo classes that perfectly blend creativity and entertainment. You can find out more about The Janimal at https://thejanimaldraws.com/
The Yavapai County Free Library District (YCFLD) is thrilled to host The Janimal as our third Writer-in-Residence at Clark Memorial Library and selected branches from October 5 through December 28, 2024. During this time, The Janimal will be available for one-on-one consultation sessions at Clark Memorial Library and other participating branches. In addition to consultations, he will lead a series of comic writing workshops at several YCFLD locations.
The Janimal's Comic Book Bootcamp Schedule:
- Saturday, October 5th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Clark Memorial Library
- Saturday, October 26th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Clark Memorial Library
- Saturday, November 2nd, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Black Canyon City Community Library
- Saturday, November 23rd, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Clark Memorial Library
- Saturday, December 7th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Cordes Lakes Public Library
- Saturday, December 28th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Clark Memorial Library
The Writer in Residence program at YCFLD is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.