Join this year&rsquo\;s winner of the Nati onal Book Award for Young People's Literature\, Dan Santat\, as he inspire s tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His w inning book\, \;A First Time for Everything\, is a graphic me moir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe t hat changed his life.
\nDan Santat began drawing as a young boy and although he first studied microbiology\, he pursued his passion in illustr ation. He spent many hours as a child and teenager teaching himself to dra w by copying illustrations from comic books until he developed the unique\ , recognizable style that we see today. His talk will inspire listeners to draw their own story as well as give them practical tips on the creation of graphic novels.
\nAbout the Author
\nDan S antat is a Caldecott Medal winner\, a National Book Award winner\, and a&n bsp\;New York Times \;bestselling author and illustrator. His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books\, chapter books\, and middle-grade novels. Santat created the animated television show\, "The Re placements\," as well. He lives in Southern California with his wife and t wo children.
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