Behind the Book Special Event
Women Working in Panels - hosted by the Desk Set
Monday, July 21, 2008 at Huckleberry Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The Desk Set-- a New York–based circle of librarians and bibliophiles who socialize, explore the worlds of libraries and literacy, and support good causes— put together this special evening to benefit Behind the Book. The event took place in the outdoor garden at Huckleberry Bar, and featured a panel of female graphic artists and cartoonists who discussed their artwork and their experiences working in a male-dominated field. A raffle with a wide array of prizes, including tickets to art museums and etches, prints, and books by the panelists and other talented artists, capped this wonderful evening.
Featured panelists:
Rebecca Donner, an established prose writer and essayist, who just released her graphic novel debut Burnout. http://www.rebeccadonner.com/
Fly, a graphic designer, comic book artist, zinester & arts instructor whose titles include Peops, Total Disaster & CHRON!IC!RIOTS!PA!SM! http://home.bway.net/fly/
Miriam Katin, comic book artist, illustrator and creator of the graphic novel We are On Our Own.
http://home.nyc.rr.com/miriamkatin/
Leslie Stein, Comic book artist and musician; she is the creator numerous comics, including Yeah, It Is! and Eye of the Majestic Creature. http://www.myspace.com/lesliescomicsandcrafts
Sara Varon, Graphic novelist and illustrator whose work includes Robot Dreams, Chicken and Cat and Sweaterweather: http://www.chickenopolis.com/
Lauren Weinstein, comic book artist and illustrator. Her creations include Inside Vineyland, Girl Stories and, most recently, Goddess of War. http://www.vineyland.com/
Betsy Bird, our moderator, is a Children's Librarian at the Donnell Central Children's Room and the blogger also known as "Fuse # 8" at School Library Journal. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blogger/2856.html
Betsy Bird's blog about our event is posted at: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1790000379/post/230030623.html
To see more pictures from the event, check out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/behindthebook/sets/72157606440364571
