Handouts
During my Presentations, I have several handouts that I pass around to the attendants. You can feel free to make copies for yourself or for public distribution and hand them out -- at any comics-related function like Anime Movie Nights, Teen Advisory Board Meetings, or comics workshops.
My Handouts
- Make your own Minicomics (PDF, 7MB)
- Great Independent Comics for Readers 13+ (PDF, 80KB)
- If You Liked Sandman... three lists in one: All ages comics, YA (13+) comics and Mature Readers (16+) comics, all in the spirit of Neil Gaiman's Sandman. (PDF, 60KB)
Handouts from other people
- Sparky's Minicomics Tips (PDF, 250KB)-- A fabulous template for making an 8-page minicomic from only one sheet of paper! By Minicomics Guru Pam Bliss. Perfect for everyone who wants to make their own comics, no matter what age they are. Pam has given her permission for people to print and circulate this template wherever they'd like. Thanks, Pam!
Handouts for Librarians
To help librarians create a collection of excellent graphic novels that includes independently published books such as the one I created, I've spoken with Kalamazoo YA Librarian Kevin King. Kevin was kind enough to lend me these handouts -- the very same ones he uses when giving his presentation at Library conferences.
- The Ultimate, Must Have, Don't Get Caught Dead Without These, Comics & Graphic Novels List -- lists the graphic novels you need to have a comprehensive collection for your library.
- Anime and Manga Lexicon -- Not sure what Anime is? What's "shonen" mean? Read this document! Also includes resources such as periodicals and websites about Anime and Manga.
- Comics and Graphic Novels for all -- lists Kevin King's and Paul Sizer's favorite comics, along with a shorter "Don't get caught dead..." list and other resources including magazines and web sites about comics and graphic novels.
Handouts may be printed and circulated copyright free!