In February, Jay Piscopo will present his interactive Draw on Your Creativity workshop at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. in Westbrook, Maine.
DATE: Wednesday, February 17
TIME: 10:15am
To register:
854.0630, option number 4
chenningsachs@westbrook.me.us
Jay Piscopo is the author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli all ages graphic novel series. In his interactive Draw on Your Creativity drawing workshop, he uses simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out photos at this link. The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli is the perfect way to Make a Splash @ Your Library in Summer 2010! For more information and to book Jay Piscopo for a visit at your school or library, contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com.
About the Graphic Novel Series
From the boundless imagination of Jay Piscopo comes the epic Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli, an all-ages graphic novel series in the tradition of Jules Verne, Herge, and classic comic strips like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. With his companions Jolly Roger, a 200-year-old parrot, and the faithful seadog Barney, Capt’n Eli takes readers into a mesmerizing world of time travel, high-tech ships, flying mini-subs, robots, lost civilizations, and undersea empires in conflict.
This series is perfect for early, tween, and reluctant readers.
This series is perfect for early, tween, and reluctant readers.
Curriculum
Download lesson plans HERE. You've heard how effective comic books and graphic novels are for inspiring students in the classroom, now you can experience it for yourself with The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli! Download these engaging lesson plans by award-winning educator and technology integrationist Laura Richter and expand your curriculum to an interdisciplinary experience where students will learn geography mapping skills, scientific research techniques, ancient mythology and so much more!
Library Event Kit
We've developed an ocean-based trivia game that draws on books in your library's collection. As your young patrons solve trivia, they gather collectible cards provided by Capt'n Eli. Contact us for a FREE event kit! info@captneli.com
Book a Visit
Make a Splash @ Your Library in Summer 2010 with The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli!
Using his entertaining and engaging style, Jay Piscopo's Draw on Your Creativity workshop invites kids to try their hand at cartoon art and demonstrates how anyone can learn to draw. Using simple geometric shapes, Jay teaches how to build anatomy and perspective to create art to tell a story. Watch a demo HERE. To book: info@captneli.com
Using his entertaining and engaging style, Jay Piscopo's Draw on Your Creativity workshop invites kids to try their hand at cartoon art and demonstrates how anyone can learn to draw. Using simple geometric shapes, Jay teaches how to build anatomy and perspective to create art to tell a story. Watch a demo HERE. To book: info@captneli.com
Meet the Author Online
An Artist at Work is an online video about Jay Piscopo's creative process. This 4 minute piece is a great resource to discuss art, creative writing, and reading books for inspiration. View HERE or contact us for a FREE DVD. info@captneli.com
Order the Books
Volume 1 -- ISBN 978-0-9817132-0-5
Volume 2 -- ISBN 978-0-9817132-1-2
Baker & Taylor
Ingram
Brodart
Amazon: Volume 1
Amazon: Volume 2
Order directly from Nemo Publishing
Distributed by:
Diamond Comics Distributors
Fax: 410-560-2583
books@diamondbookdistributors.com
Haven Distributors
5456 N Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
TEL: 1-877-428-3650
FAX: 773-506-4755
Volume 2 -- ISBN 978-0-9817132-1-2
Baker & Taylor
Ingram
Brodart
Amazon: Volume 1
Amazon: Volume 2
Order directly from Nemo Publishing
Distributed by:
Diamond Comics Distributors
Fax: 410-560-2583
books@diamondbookdistributors.com
Haven Distributors
5456 N Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
TEL: 1-877-428-3650
FAX: 773-506-4755
Find us on the Web
Appearance Schedule
Capt'n Eli Website
Capt'n Eli Blog
Jay Piscopo's Blog
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Photos -- Capt'n Eli's Album
Photos -- Curious City's Album
Capt'n Eli Website
Capt'n Eli Blog
Jay Piscopo's Blog
YouTube
Photos -- Capt'n Eli's Album
Photos -- Curious City's Album
Saturday, January 30, 2010
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