Tucson Festival of Books | Eric Matthew Lide

Eric Matthew Lide (He, him, his)

Eric Lide is an African American cartoonist with a new graphic novel, "Dragonforged: Sword of the Chempion." He created the webcomics Station Square and Ozzie the Vampire, and worked as an inker on "The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom." His work has been featured in multiple comics anthologies, he is a cover artist for IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog series, and contributes comics to The New Yorker’s Daily Shouts column.

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Scheduled events:

Bad to the Bone? Mischief Makers Who Steal Our Hearts

Laugh along with three author/illustrators whose characters may be full of mischief but who also have overflowing hearts. From "No, David" to Bad Kitty to Orin, who is not sure if he is really a champion, these characters will steal readers' hearts. Join David Shannon, Nick Bruel and Eri Lide.

Education Room 211 (Seats 200)

Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelists: Nick Bruel, Eric Lide, David Shannon
Moderator: Stephanie Pearmain

Cartooning Workshop for Children

For those that love comics and cartoons! Come design your very own character and bring them into the world! Eric Lide is a creator of web comics and the new graphic novel, "Dragonforged: Sword of the Champion."

Education Room 349 (Seats 48, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelist: Eric Lide
Moderator: Carolyn Hollis

Book:

Sword of the Champion

Children
Union Square Kids
February 2025
ISBN 9781454947745
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