IN-PERSON: Gene Luen Yang

111 South Street,Plainville MA 02762

01 June, 2023

Description

We’re thrilled to host National Book Award nominee and superstar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang to introduce THE BOOKS OF CLASH VOLUME 1: LEGENDARY LEGENDS OF LEGENDARIOUS ACHIEVEMENT in conversation with Jeff Kinney. Based on Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, this first volume of this action-packed eight-volume series brings the characters from everyone's favorite mobile gaming sensation to life! Through the BOOKS OF CLASH series, fans of the Clash games will discover a deeper understanding into the world lore as the storyline develops a never-before-seen look into these iconic characters’ backgrounds in a laugh-out-loud tale of friendship and fun! Gene and Jeff will talk all about the world of gaming and graphic novels, answer fans questions, and Gene will sign books! A limited number of official Clash swag will be given away to attendees. TICKET OPTIONS #1: Choose the ticket type "Admission + Paperback Book ". This ticket includes admission for one and one paperback copy of THE BOOKS OF CLASH VOLUME 1 to be signed and personalized at the event. Your book will be waiting for you at check-in. #2: Choose the ticket type "Admission + Hardcover Book ". This ticket includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of THE BOOKS OF CLASH VOLUME 1 to be signed and personalized at the event. Your book will be waiting for you at check-in. #3: Choose the ticket type "General Admission/$5 Coupon". This ticket includes admission for one and and a $5.00 coupon that can be redeemed for $5.00 off your purchase of any Gene Luen Yang book on the day of the event. The $5.00 coupon is only valid the day of the event on in-store purchases and will be given to attendees at check-in, one coupon per book. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gene Luen Yang writes, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. He was named a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature by the Library of Congress in 2016, and advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. His graphic novel American Born Chinese, a National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner, has been adapted into a streaming series. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the LA Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His nonfiction graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, received an Eisner award and a Printz honor. His other comics work includes Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), and Superman Smashes the Klan and the Avatar: The Last Airbender series (both with Gurihiru). In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.