Josh Alves: Capt'n Eli Art

Josh Alves is the talented creator of Araknid Kid and the new Heropotamus. He painted this image of Capt'n Eli and we wanted to share his amazing artwork.

Click HERE to check out more of his artwork and read Brigid Alverson's recent interview with him on Robot 6.

Read more of Brigid's recent posts at this link.

Jay Piscopo February Workshop

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.

SP Nexus Magazine Interviews Jay Piscopo

Self Publishing Nexus Magazine just released Michael Leal's interview with Jay Piscopo.

Jay is the author and illustrator of the all-ages graphic novel series "The Undersea Adventures of Capt'n Eli."

Jay Piscopo: January Appearance Schedule

View Jay Piscopo's full appearance schedule at this link.

January 20

12:15pm
Veazie Community School -- Veazie, ME

6:00pm
Bookgroup: Guys read, too!
Orono Public Library -- Orono, ME

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, comic book artist Jay Piscopo uses simple geometric shapes to teach kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Check out photos from his workshop 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 to visit your school or library visit this link or contact Tami Kennedy at tami@maine.rr.com

Grants Program Supports Maine Libraries

Maine libraries are eligible for Maine Community Literacy Project planning and implementation grants from Maine Reads. Implementation grants range from $500 to $2,000. More at this link.

Over the past four years, more than forty Maine libraries have received funding through the Maine Community Literacy Project.