Kids Love Comics (KLC), an organization of comic
book, publishing and children's book professionals dedicated to
promoting literacy and fun through comics and graphic novels, will be holding their annual Character Carnival at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con.
According to the press release, top kids
creators will be in attendance to sign their kid-friendly comics, give
tips on comics creation, and help guide the future graphic novelists of
tomorrow. Creators attending include Franco (Tiny Titans),
Jimmy Gownley (Amelia
Rules), Scott Sava (Dreamland
Chronicles), Rich Faber (Roboy
Red), Steve Conley (Astounding
Space Thrills), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Mike Manley (Batman, Brave and
the Bold), and others. This year also introduces a
KLC "Artist-In-Residence" program, in which the KLC
Cartoonists will set up in the KLC Big Top area, working on a drawing
board and giving drawing and storytelling lessons to everyone and
anyone. Also on hand will be caricature artists, a KidzDraw area,
and a special KLC Giveaway Print, courtesy of Ka-Blam Printing.
The Baltimore Comic-Con, which has been a family-friendly show for 10 years, will be held on October 10-11, 2009 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. For more information on the Character Carnival, please visit www.kidslovecomics.com. For more information on the Baltimore Comic-Con, please visit www.balitmorecomiccon.com.