West Hartford: Meet & Greet with graphic novelist Jamar Nicholas, creator of Leon the Extraordinary
Join us at River Bend West Hartford for a meet and greet with graphic novelist Jamar Nicholas on Tuesday, April 18th at 4:30pm. Jamar is the creator of Leon the Extraordinary published by Scholastic.
About the Graphic Novel:
Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school! In the city where Leon lives, superheroes--and supervillains--are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly become obsessed with a new phone app that turns them into zombies, Leon gets his chance to prove that using his brain and following his heart can save the day
About Jamar Nicholas:
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning artist and educator who has dedicated his career to helping young people realize the power of cartooning. Jamar aims to promote anti-bullying, healing, and kindness in his work. He enjoys the 1980s, podcasting, video games, and spending time with his family and pets.