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PANEL: Spreading the graphic revolution

Mon Sep 30, 202414:50 - 15:30
Moderator
James Spackman
agent & coach
The bks Agenc and The Book Pitch Doctor
Speakers
Karrie Fransman
comic creator
Ruth Knowles
publishing director
Puffin
Ramzee .
writer & illustrator
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Middle grade graphic novels are having a major moment, while Heartstopper has shown that comics can turn even UK teens’ lacklustre reading habits around. So how can we keep the momentum going, build on what’s working, and spread younger kids’ love for comics into secondary school and beyond? In this panel, two comics creators, a publisher and a retailer plot the next wave of illustrated fandom.

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