The Boys Rule, Boys Read Championship Round at ImaginOn Library in Charlotte, North Carolina is underway!
Jay Piscopo and The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli crew took part in the kick off event of King Middle School's newest curriculum. They have embarked on an exciting new classroom project with the launch of a special learning expedition called: "The Final Frontier: Creating a Colony in Space."
The Boys Rule Boys Read results are in from the second round of the March Madness Author Shoot-out and we are ready to move on to the Final Four and there has been a stunning upset! "That goes to show that Capt'n Eli has a lot of fans!"
~ Carl, ImaginOn Youth Services Librarian
April 2 - 5, 2009 in Portland, Maine. Join us for a literary extravaganza! The Maine Festival of the Book brings together readers and writers to enjoy readings, panel discussions, book signings, activities, and performances.
Synergy Magazine is a unique magazine from Australia with reviews of DVDs, books, movies, comics, music, and more. Editor Robert Black reviewed Volume 1 of The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli last fall. This month, his new review of Volume 2 hits the stands. Read the review HERE. “[Capt’n Eli] will resonate with those of us who miss the great age of comics and will also bring in many new fans looking for a different type of comic than those commonly found on the market today. It is also great to see a graphic novel which will appeal to all ages.” ~ Robert Black, Synergy Magazine
Ahoy! The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli author/illustrator Jay Piscopo has made the Elite Eight at ImaginOn Library! Check it out HERE.
The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli author/illustrator Jay Piscopo had an amazing time with the young patrons of Conway and Jackson Public Libraries in New Hampshire.
Vote for your favorite author in the March Madness Author Shoot-out on the awesome Boys Rule Boys Read blog!
"One of the best comics to come out of the New York Comic Con is The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli." ~ Brian Leung, Kidjutsu
Jay Piscopo, author and illustrator of The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli, will be visiting various Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County locations in Charlotte, North Carolina April 6 and 7 presenting his Draw on Your Creativity Workshop, discussing his graphic novel series and answering any questions kids have about comics and graphic novels.
Jay is a very creative guy and the creator of Capt'n Eli Adventures....It's fun in the vein of Jonny Quest and Saturday Morning Cartoons. Family friendly with a sense of the kind of action you remember from years gone by. Good stuff! ~ Wayne Skiver
Don't miss Wayne Skiver's "Comic Books From the Crypt" blog. Wayne connected with Jay Piscopo on Facebook where he was attracted to Jay's Golden Age hero images. Jay has created the cover for Wayne's forthcoming Thrilling Adventures #3 which will also feature a 9 page Commander X story. Stand by for adventure!
Frank Chin's art students at Skowhegan Middle School have created some amazing comic book artwork! Click HERE to see all their artwork and read about this inspiring project and how Frank Chin's students combined traditional art with technology to create their comic book pages.
Laura Richter is the educator behind the creation of classroom curriculum for Jay Piscopo's new all-ages graphic novel series The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli. Stand by for adventure in your classroom and download lesson plans HERE.
