Creativity Over Celebrity: Learning About Comics at LUMACON

 

Join us as we explore a beloved local tradition: LUMACON. Organized by the Libraries of Petaluma (including Petaluma Regional Library, Casa Grande and Petaluma High School libraries), this annual event has spent over a decade fostering a love for manga, graphic novels, and comics. Taking place on January 31st at the Petaluma Community Center, LUMACON offers a unique twist on the standard comic convention. Instead of focusing on autographs and actors, the day is dedicated to hands-on fun and artistic expression. We discuss the lineup of activities for kids—from art stations and mask crafting to live action role-playing games (LARP) and a cosplay contest—and look at how this event empowers the next generation of creators.

 

Resources in this episode:

 

Diana Spaulding, Branch Manager, Petaluma Regional Library
Shannon Duarte, Teen Services Librarian, Petaluma Regional Library
Gio Benedetti, Artist, Teacher and creator of For The Love Of Comics

 

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