Saturday: Kids Comic Con 8
On Saturday, May 10, 2014, children, parents, teachers, and fans of comic books, manga, graphic novels, animation, anime, sci-fi, movies, pop culture and fantasy literature will have an opportunity to enter into a world of wondrous imagination, fun and learning at the Kids Comic Con 8 (KCC 8) taking place at the Bronx Community College, 181st Street and University Avenue, Bronx, New York, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
The annual event continues KCC’s mission to encourage positivity through imagination and creativity, with special kid-targeted programming including drawing workshops, special presentations, cosplayers, panels and autograph signings by a variety of comics industry and children’s entertainment professionals.
“KCC’s primary goal is to promote reading, creativity, and exploration in kids’ lives,” KCC organizer Alex Simmons said. “We believe it’s so important that young people embrace a continuous flow of positive ideas, skills, and outlets for their thinking as well as self-esteem. This year’s theme is ‘Everyday Heroes!’ So come share the day and the magic.”
Those interested in participating in the event are encouraged to contact Alex Simmons via email at Alex@KidsComicCon.com or to visit the official KCC website at www.kidscomiccon.com for more details. Whether you’re an artist or writer with your own comic book, manga series or graphic novel or a multi-media artist, performer or educator with a unique and entertaining way to reach out to children, Kids Comic Con wants you!
New guests confirmed for KCC 8 include Noel McNeal (puppeteer for Sesame Street), Diana Leto (co-creator of The Halloween Legion graphic novel), and editors, writers and artists from Archie Comics.
In addition, new activities have been added to the May 10 event including the ability to bid on autographed photos from Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters) and cartoon voice artists, Veronica Taylor (Pokemon), Phil LeMarr (Green Lantern) and Rob Paulsen (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) in a special silent auction, play with and have vintage toys and gadgets demonstrated for you by Denny Daniel of The Museum of Interesting Things, witness professional artists compete in Doodle, Scribble, Draw!, the frantic, frenetic game of improvised sketching created by cartoonist Mark Mariano, play games featuring favorite anime characters courtesy of BCC Anime Club, and meet the Cosplayers on hand to meet and great fans include heroes from the East Coast Avengers, Ty Lee from Avatar: the Last Airbender, and Mario from Super Mario Brothers.
Guests previously confirmed for the May 10 event include Alex Simmons (Archie, Scooby Doo), Mark Mariano (Happyloo, Flabbergast), Fathers of the Dark Knight (a costumed play that brings the origins of the world’s most popular comic book hero to life), Pronto Comics, MediKidz, Stamayo Studios, Gregory Garay, AEON Media Entertainment, Joey Endres and Jesus Marquez, with more to come.
There are also panels, workshops and special presentations in the works for KCC 8.
“Since 2007 our annual Kids Comic Con event has introduced thousands of kids and families to the power of imagination and creativity,” said Simmons. “Our road shows have traveled from upstate New York to Miami to Senegal in Africa. This year, we’re developing programming for students and teachers in the West Indies, and continue to bring interactive programming to Ronald McDonald House NYC and partner with them, and others, in its fight for children against cancer.”
Before KCC
As a lead-in to the flagship KCC 8 event, founder and organizer Alex Simmons will take part in a signing and lecture at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum and as a guest and kids’ programming consultant for AwesomeCon. This weekend he’ll be at C2E2 in Chicago, IL as a guest and kids’ programming consultant-coordinator.
After KCC
May 16-18: Alex will be the guest speaker and Kids’ Comics Consultant at the South Carolina Book Festival.
June 19: Invitation-Only event teaming KCC with Ronald McDonald House for Sesame Street-themed NICU Reunion Party at Kings County Hospital Center, NY.
October 4: Invitation-Only event teaming KCC with Ronald McDonald House for “Superhero For a Day” event at Ronald McDonald House, NY. Children from area hospitals will be invited as well for a party that will feature real-life heroes like police, firemen, teachers and more plus superheroes from comics and cartoons and the actors who portray them.
Coming off of a very successful 2013 that found the KCC team not only organizing KCC 7 but also revving up the “KCC Roadshow” for special events including The Montgomery Arts & Music Fest benefitting the Make a Wish Foundation, a private autograph signing event for the children of Ronald McDonald House of author Shira Frimer’s graphic novel Nistar, participating in the annual Ronald McDonald House Block Party, and co-running the first-ever “Family Room” area of New York Comic Con, 2014 carries on the theme of bringing the mission of Kids Comic Con far and wide.
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Saturday: Kids Comic Con 8
On Saturday, May 10, 2014, children, parents, teachers, and fans of comic books, manga, graphic novels, animation, anime, sci-fi, movies, pop culture and fantasy literature will have an opportunity to enter into a world of wondrous imagination, fun and learning at the Kids Comic Con 8 (KCC 8) taking place at the Bronx Community College, 181st Street and University Avenue, Bronx, New York, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
The annual event continues KCC’s mission to encourage positivity through imagination and creativity, with special kid-targeted programming including drawing workshops, special presentations, cosplayers, panels and autograph signings by a variety of comics industry and children’s entertainment professionals.
“KCC’s primary goal is to promote reading, creativity, and exploration in kids’ lives,” KCC organizer Alex Simmons said. “We believe it’s so important that young people embrace a continuous flow of positive ideas, skills, and outlets for their thinking as well as self-esteem. This year’s theme is ‘Everyday Heroes!’ So come share the day and the magic.”
Those interested in participating in the event are encouraged to contact Alex Simmons via email at Alex@KidsComicCon.com or to visit the official KCC website at www.kidscomiccon.com for more details. Whether you’re an artist or writer with your own comic book, manga series or graphic novel or a multi-media artist, performer or educator with a unique and entertaining way to reach out to children, Kids Comic Con wants you!
New guests confirmed for KCC 8 include Noel McNeal (puppeteer for Sesame Street), Diana Leto (co-creator of The Halloween Legion graphic novel), and editors, writers and artists from Archie Comics.
In addition, new activities have been added to the May 10 event including the ability to bid on autographed photos from Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters) and cartoon voice artists, Veronica Taylor (Pokemon), Phil LeMarr (Green Lantern) and Rob Paulsen (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) in a special silent auction, play with and have vintage toys and gadgets demonstrated for you by Denny Daniel of The Museum of Interesting Things, witness professional artists compete in Doodle, Scribble, Draw!, the frantic, frenetic game of improvised sketching created by cartoonist Mark Mariano, play games featuring favorite anime characters courtesy of BCC Anime Club, and meet the Cosplayers on hand to meet and great fans include heroes from the East Coast Avengers, Ty Lee from Avatar: the Last Airbender, and Mario from Super Mario Brothers.
Guests previously confirmed for the May 10 event include Alex Simmons (Archie, Scooby Doo), Mark Mariano (Happyloo, Flabbergast), Fathers of the Dark Knight (a costumed play that brings the origins of the world’s most popular comic book hero to life), Pronto Comics, MediKidz, Stamayo Studios, Gregory Garay, AEON Media Entertainment, Joey Endres and Jesus Marquez, with more to come.
There are also panels, workshops and special presentations in the works for KCC 8.
“Since 2007 our annual Kids Comic Con event has introduced thousands of kids and families to the power of imagination and creativity,” said Simmons. “Our road shows have traveled from upstate New York to Miami to Senegal in Africa. This year, we’re developing programming for students and teachers in the West Indies, and continue to bring interactive programming to Ronald McDonald House NYC and partner with them, and others, in its fight for children against cancer.”
Before KCC
As a lead-in to the flagship KCC 8 event, founder and organizer Alex Simmons will take part in a signing and lecture at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum and as a guest and kids’ programming consultant for AwesomeCon. This weekend he’ll be at C2E2 in Chicago, IL as a guest and kids’ programming consultant-coordinator.
After KCC
May 16-18: Alex will be the guest speaker and Kids’ Comics Consultant at the South Carolina Book Festival.
June 19: Invitation-Only event teaming KCC with Ronald McDonald House for Sesame Street-themed NICU Reunion Party at Kings County Hospital Center, NY.
October 4: Invitation-Only event teaming KCC with Ronald McDonald House for “Superhero For a Day” event at Ronald McDonald House, NY. Children from area hospitals will be invited as well for a party that will feature real-life heroes like police, firemen, teachers and more plus superheroes from comics and cartoons and the actors who portray them.
Coming off of a very successful 2013 that found the KCC team not only organizing KCC 7 but also revving up the “KCC Roadshow” for special events including The Montgomery Arts & Music Fest benefitting the Make a Wish Foundation, a private autograph signing event for the children of Ronald McDonald House of author Shira Frimer’s graphic novel Nistar, participating in the annual Ronald McDonald House Block Party, and co-running the first-ever “Family Room” area of New York Comic Con, 2014 carries on the theme of bringing the mission of Kids Comic Con far and wide.
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