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American cartoonist Jerry Craft will show you how to draw your own comics at this virtual event. Includes fun for the whole family! Signup required.
A Conversation with Jerry Craft: From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond
Learn about life, art, and telling your story with bestselling author, illustrator and syndicated cartoonist, Jerry Craft. Join us for a conversation about his works and journey to success, including a drawing demo that will be fun for the whole family!
Link to register via Zoom: https://bit.ly/ILP_JerryCraft
Please note, this event will not be recorded for viewing at a later date. Be sure to register and attend the live presentation to enjoy the fun!
Jerry Craft is the author-illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novels New Kid, and its companion book, Class Act. New Kid was the first book in history to win the Newbery Medal (2020), The Coretta Scott King Author Award (2020), and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature (2019). In his latest book, School Trip, Jerry hopes to share his love of travel in order to inspire kids and their families to see the world and embrace new cultures. Craft is also the creator of Mama’s Boyz, an award-winning comic strip which won the African American Literary Award five times. He is a co-founder of the Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival.
Despite not always being an avid reader, Craft has gained a unique ability to weave captivating narratives and bring them to life through his stunning artwork. He has used his experience to create the works he wishes he’d had as a kid, with characters that represent his community. He frequently visits schools and libraries, hoping to give kids and families a new perspective on books and reading that he didn’t always have when he was young. He loves working with children and hopes to inspire anyone he meets to keep trying, always.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
AGE GROUP: | High School Age | Families | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Event | Entertainment & Culture | Arts & Crafts |
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM
| Mon, May 05 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Tue, May 06 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, May 07 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Thu, May 08 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Fri, May 09 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Sat, May 10 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 11 | Closed |
The Tinley Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability for any library presentation should contact the library at 708.532.0160, x3 at least ten working days before an event.
