Events › Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Ceremony

Celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2024 Graphic Novel Making Contest! Costumes and cosplay are encouraged! All are welcome to attend, even if you didn't submit an entry.

Details: 

• Announcing Winners: Contest winners will be announced for all age groups at the Awards Ceremony.
• Guest Speakers: We'll have guest speakers from the comics and video game industry!
• Graphic Novels for Sale: Illusive Comics will sell graphic novels by our guest speakers.
• Autographs: All guest speakers will be available for signings after the ceremony.
• Cosplay on Display: We'll feature participants in Cosplay on Display during the Awards Ceremony.
• Gift Pickup: All eligible participants of both programs can claim their participation gift during the Awards Ceremony.

Venue: 

The Awards Ceremony will be held in the San Jose City Hall Rotunda and Council Chambers. Doors open at 1:00 PM and the Ceremony begins at 2:00 PM.

Parking: 

Free parking is available at the Fourth & St. John Garage located 1 block away from City Hall.

Guest Speakers:

Eddie Ahn is an environmental justice attorney and self-taught cartoonist based in San Francisco. While working as the executive director of Brightline Defense, an environmental justice nonprofit, he was inducted into the State of California’s Clean Energy Hall of Fame for his work in equity and clean energy. Advocate is his debut graphic memoir detailing his story of family, community, and fight for environmental justice.

Sara Alfageeh is a Jordanian-American illustrator and creative director in San Francisco. She is passionate about history, teaching, girls with swords, and the spaces where art and identity intersect. She co-authored and illustrated the award-winning graphic novel Squire, and her debut picture book is Not Yet: The Story of an Unstoppable Skater. Sara is currently co-founder of One More Multiverse.

Lucie Roberts and Becky MacDonald are twin sisters with a passion for animation and storytelling. With over a decade of experience in the gaming industry and contributions to Oscar-nominated films like The Dam Keeper and Opera, they have played key roles in crafting compelling narratives through animation.

Their careers began at PixelOpus, where they spent nearly a decade working on projects like Entwined and Concrete Genie. Lucie recently served as the sole animator at Thekla Inc., while Becky is now a concept artist at Akili Interactive and Magic Soup Games.

They have contributed to various stages of production, from storyboarding to gameplay and cinematics, but above all, they love the art of animation, games, and comics. Excited to speak at this event, they will share insights from their journeys and inspire young creators.

More on Cosplay:

Costumes and Cosplay are encouraged (no prop blasters or guns). Show up early to hang out with cosplayers or pose for photos with our backdrops!

Live Stream:

Can't join us in-person but still want to hear the Awards Announced in real time? Join us for our YouTube Live Stream.

This program supports Summer Learning and the Graphic Novel Making Contest.

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