Presented by: Crayola Creativity Week, Image Comics and School Library Journal
Event Date and Time: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT

Join us for the SLJ Holiday Books webcast, where publishing insiders from Image Comics and Crayola Creativity Week present their latest holiday-themed titles for children! From heartwarming Christmas tales to imaginative stories for Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and more, this event showcases a diverse array of books that will light up the holiday season. Learn about soon-to-be-released favorites and gain insights into the unique themes, illustrations, and storytelling techniques that will captivate young readers this season.

In addition to our holiday book lineup, attendees will get an exciting preview of Crayola's Creativity Week, happening from January 27 to February 2, 2025. This annual celebration promotes creativity and self-expression through art, with resources and activities designed to engage young learners. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season and get ready for an inspiring start to the new year!

Featured Titles:

Let’s Celebrate Korean New Year, written by Michelle W. Park, illustrated by Hyewon Yum

This children’s picture book is written by Emmy-Winning TV host, Michelle W. Park and follows two sisters as they explore Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author’s dumpling recipe and a fun activity are included at the end of the book. Ages 4-8. Published by Random House Books for Young Readers   

The Last Mermaid Volume 1 by Derek Kirk Kim

The Last Mermaid is a post-apocalyptic adventure that is perfect for fans of lush, animation-style artwork like that of Isola, Low, and classic Miyazaki

A lone mermaid roams an endless wasteland on a quest beyond reason. To press ever onward, she must survive the interminable stretches between tiny pockets of water, roaming bands of cybernetic cannibals and fearsome mutant beasts. What propels her forward to take such a risk? And who is that cloaked figure watching her from afar…

Eisner, Harvey and Ignatz Award-winning writer/artist Derek Kirk Kim’s first graphic novel in a decade kicks off an epic journey—a literal fish-out-of-water story that will turn the post-apocalyptic genre on its ear.
 

Presenters:

James Wells, Manager of Education Content, Crayola Learning

Chloe Ramos, Book Market & Library Sales Manager, Image Comics

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