Literary Archive

NYCC 2021 | The Women Who Built Fandom

Ever since Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley published "Frankenstein" over two hundred years ago women have been at the forefront of science-fiction and science-fiction fandom. Women created the first media conventions; Women organized letter-writing campaigns to television studios; Women were costuming publishing fanzines writing fan fiction and creating fan art long before the days of live tweets and reaction videos. Our panelists will celebrate the history of the women who laid the groundwork for modern-day fandom as we aspire to carry on their legacy.

NYCC 2021 | #BroadwayToHollywood: A New Age of Musicals

Take a look at what it takes to bring the magic of a Broadway Musical to new mediums in this behind-the-scenes look at “Hamilton,” “In The Heights,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Wicked,” “Beetlejuice,” “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical,” and “Tick, Tick… Boom!” Get insight from talented creatives as they discuss the impact Broadway has had on Hollywood productions and how Hollywood has been instrumental in expanding the audience! Featuring Composer/ Music Director Alex Lacamoire (“Hamilton,” “In The Heights”), Music Producer Bill Sherman (“In The Heights,” “Tick, Tick… Boom!”), Makeup Designer/ Department Head Stevie Martin (“Dear Evan Hansen,” “Respect”), Makeup Designer Joe Dulude II (“Wicked,” “Beetlejuice,” “Jesus Christ Superstar Live”), and Composer/ Music Supervisor Daniel Mertzlufft (“Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical”). Moderated by Actor and Singer, Joshua Henry (“Hamilton,” “Tick, Tick… Boom!”)

NYCC 2021 | Disney’s Winnie the Pooh to The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Rockefeller Productions: Nostalgia through Puppetry. Jonathan Rockefeller will speak with appearances by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Paddington, The Golden Girls, The Cast from Friends (our new show beginning in November) and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. Jonathan will discuss the inspiration and creative process and will feature video as well as live puppets. Jonathan was mentored by Baz Lurhmann so there is a lot to discuss.

NYCC 2021 | Incorporating Social Emotional Learning through Comics, Graphic Novels, Anime & Manga

Three teachers from MS137 School of Heroes in Ozone Park will share how they use comics, graphic novels, anime and manga to promote social emotional learning in their classrooms. Some examples are introducing a comic library in the classroom and creating comic characters out of characters from novels.

NYCC 2021 | Help the AstroNuts Find the Perfect Planet! Or else.

National Ambassador for Young People's Lit Jon Scieszka and International Illustrator/Open Source Collage Master Steven Weinberg are going to spill the beans about the Top Secret NNASA (Not NASA) program of 4 superpowered animal astronauts built to find a Goldilocks Planet to save all humanity. Combining real hardcore climate science, goofy action, and mind-blowing illustrations, Jon and Steven will tell the whole truth about how the AstroNuts can only find the Perfect Planet with your help.

NYCC 2021 | In Conversation with Soman Chainani & Marie Lu

#1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu, hailed by The New York Times as “the doyenne of dystopia,” has just concluded her darkest series yet with STEELSTRIKER, the highly anticipated finale to the Skyhunter duet. Join Marie as she discusses her decade-long relationship with dystopian YA fiction, concluding the Skyhunter series, and what’s next, with Soman Chainani (Beasts and Beauty).

NYCC 2021 | Space Odysseys: A Chat with Charlie Jane Anders and Tochi Onyebuchi

In this panel Tor.com and Book Riot contributor Aurora Dominguez will be in conversation with these two amazing authors of YA Sci-Fi Fiction.

NYCC 2021 | Greater Than Fiction: Real Life Stories of Tragedy and Triumph!

Join Priya Huq (PIECE BY PIECE: THE STORY OF NISRIN’S HIJAB), Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallaro (FREE SPEECH HANDBOOK), Marc Hartzman (CHASING GHOSTS), Kristen Radtke (SEEK YOU), and Marisabina Russo (WHY IS EVERYBODY YELLING?) as they discuss embracing the power of storytelling to share true tales of faith and family in the past and present, being a world citizen, the supernatural history of America, and loneliness and its manifestations with Patty Hawkins.

NYCC 2021 | Cheesy Line-Reading Contest

Calling all actors! Do you think you can deliver the most famously cheesy lines from your favorite movies and TV shows better than the pros? Compete against other Comic-Con attendees to see who will be the next Nicolas Cage or Hayden Christensen or just sit back and cheer on your favorites. You'll laugh! You'll groan! You might even cry! Either way, it's sure to be a memorable time.

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NYCC 2021 | Podlander Drunkcast: an Outlander Podcast Live (*cough* and filthy) fanfic!

One of the world's most popular/profane Outlander podcasts returns to its most ludicrous format: The composition of live fanfic as guided by the audience and dolled up by their own prodigiously weird minds. (Not recommended for kids unless you're super cool about your kid's swearing and talking about doin' it.) The accents will be bad, the innuendo plentiful, and the singing completely unnecessary.

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NYCC 2021 | Total Eclipse of the Witch

The rising popularity of witches across format and genre has put a spell on all of us - hear from creators about why we're all so bewitched, and all the different kinds of fictional witches to love. Join Rebecca Mock (SALT MAGIC), Ann Aguirre (WITCH, PLEASE), Rachel Griffin (THE NATURE OF WITCHES), and Scarlett St. Clair (KING OF BATTLE & BLOOD) as they get their witch on with Phoebe Cramer (Publishers Weekly).

NYCC 2021 | Creating the After-verse: Featuring Anna Todd & Wattpad Books (Virtual Screenings)

Anna Todd is the bestselling author of the After series producer of the film adaptations and entrepreneur whose loyal fanbase has followed her journey since she began posting on Wattpad almost a decade ago. But how did her story which was once confined to smartphones become the global phenomenon that it is? Anna Todd and studio executives Aron Levitz and Ashleigh Gardner will walk the audience through the process from start to finish take questions and discuss what comes after After.

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NYCC 2021 | Take a Stand with Politically Charged YA Fiction

Rebellious spirits reign supreme in Marie Lu (STEELSTRIKER), Marie Rutkoski (THE HOLLOW HEART), and Carolyn Tara O’Neil’s (DAUGHTERS OF A DEAD EMPIRE) harrowing thrillers about the price we pay for change. Join these authors as they discuss writing YA fiction that helps explore and process sociopolitical issues.

NYCC 2021 | FRIENDS FOREVER! Spotlight on Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham

Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are the New York Times bestselling creators of the Friends series of graphic novel memoirs, which includes the newly released finale: FRIENDS FOREVER. They are also best friends in real life. In their new installment, young Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever! Join Shannon and LeUyen as they discuss the graphic novel memoir genre, ending the Friends series.

NYCC 2021 | Murder at Teal's Pond: The Unsolved Mystery That Inspired Twin Peaks

Authors David Bushman and Mark Givens discuss the 113-year-old cold case murder that inspired the TV show Twin Peaks which is the subject of their upcoming book -- coming in December from the Amazon-owned publishing house Thomas + Mercer.

NYCC 2021 | Love In the Time of the Pandemic

The unqualified success of romance in multiple mediums is a testament to the passion of its readers and authors, and it provides a much-needed HEA in uncertain times. Journalist Lily Herman will discuss the joys of Happily Ever After, or at least Happy For Now, with Brigid Kemmerer (DEFY THE NIGHT), K.M. Jackson (HOW TO MARRY KEANU REEVES IN 90 DAYS), and Christina Lauren (THE SOULMATE EQUATION).

NYCC 2021 | Romance in Dark Fantasy for Teens

Join powerhouses Marie Lu (STEELSTRIKER), Marie Rutkoski (THE HOLLOW HEART), and Victoria Lee (A LESSON IN VENGEANCE), as they discuss the sizzling romances in their upcoming cinematic YA novels, the challenges of writing love stories against the backdrop of high-stakes drama, and whether or not happily-ever-after is even possible in the world of dark fantasy with Ryan La Sala (THE HONEYS).

NYCC 2021 | Beaten to a Pulp: Publishing Entrepreneurs in Today’s Crime Fiction

The days of fiction writers just turning in a completed manuscript and sitting back while the publisher markets the book are look are long gone. Today’s authors have become Hidden Entrepreneurs, actively finding, developing and managing new ways to reach and connect with audiences. Authors Alex Segura (Miami Midnight, Poe Dameron: Free Fall), J. C. Vaughn (Second Wednesday, McCandless & Co.) and Charles Ardai (Hard Case Crime) will be revealing, and debating, the best ways to build audiences in their chosen niche – crime fiction. Moderated by Ithaca College’s Ed Catto.

NYCC 2021 | The Heart of Storytelling

More often than not, the stories that resonate intensely with us as readers, come from very real life experiences. Join these four authors as they talk about how they bring these stories of autism, learning disabilities, and psychological challenges to the page. Moderator: Janna Morishima Panelists: Rosemary Rivera, Mario Menjivar, Tracy White, Claudia Addeo.

NYCC 2021 | So you want to create a Graphic Medicine Book Club?

Graphic novels are becoming increasingly part of the classroom experience in higher education there has been a larger emphasis on stories of illness and health being presented in this format and the field of Graphic Medicine keeps growing in popularity. Trying to rally together institutional support identify appropriate content for students and share resources to meet regularly can be difficult. Hear firsthand experiences from educators and artists who have created a space both in-person and online for reading discussing and teaching these kinds of texts. By engaging in a conversation about the successes challenges and best practices for forming these kinds of meeting groups and spaces to explore graphic medicine texts collaboratively other educators can learn strategies to create similar programming in their schools and libraries.

NYCC 2021 | Representation is Everything: When I see books, teachers and librarians who look like me

One of the best words in our conversations today is "representation". When students and professionals see others in positions of authority, responsibility and influence who reflect our own image, the benefits and opportunities develop at a much stronger pace. We see this in our comics and we are now looking for it from our leaders.

NYCC 2021 | From Graphic Novels to Horror Thrillers: How Different Audiobooks are Narrated

This panel explores the intricacies of transforming books into audiobooks through the art of narration. Featuring Kristen Radtke author/narrator of SEEK YOU, Grady Hendrix author of FINAL GIRL SUPPORT CLUB, and Andrea Bartz author of WE WERE NEVER HERE, the trio discusses the differences in their written words versus the audiobook form, and how they ensure the same emotionally-charged prose of suspense, loneliness, and horror come across through expert narration. SEEK YOU is a wide-ranging exploration of our inner lives and public selves. Narrated by author Kristen Radtke it digs into the ways in which we attempt to feel closer to one another and the distance that remains. Via the lenses of gender and violence technology and art Radtke ushers us through a history of loneliness and longing and shares what feels impossible to share. Kristen Radtke has established herself as a pioneer of the graphic essay. Her work has appeared in THE NEW YORK TIMES THE ATLANTIC VOGUE GQ and OXFORD AMERICAN. She is the art director of THE BELIEVER and she has contacts and fans everywhere. FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP is a wickedly witty homage to the classic “final girl” trope from horror and slasher films from NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Grady Hendrix. Andrea Bartz is a Brooklyn-based journalist and author of the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller and Reese Book Club Pick WE WERE NEVER HERE about a backpacking trip with deadly consequences in this “eerie psychological thriller . . . with alluring locales, Hitchcockian tension, and possibly the best pair of female leads since Thelma and Louise” (BookPage), from the bestselling author of The Lost Night and The Herd. To purchase books from these authors and more, please visit our official bookseller RJ Julia: https://www.rjjulia.com/new-york-comic-con-virtual-sessions

NYCC 2021 | The Future Is Mobile: Leveraging Digital Media for Libraries & Classrooms

As readers, we love our comics whether we get them as floppies or trades! But what about digital platforms? In this panel, we’ll look at all things digital, whether it’s digital storytelling, our favorite webcomics, or the digital databases that feed our addictions. We’ll explore how we can use these digital mediums to promote literacy in our online libraries and classrooms. You’ll leave this panel with a curated reading list to help you start your own digital engagement.

NYCC 2021 | STEAM Power!

STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) education has become the norm for curriculum across the country. Often, it starts too late. Out-of-school learning is imperative for children. It is important for them to start STEAM education at a young age in order to establish their own learning path. Who better to get them safely on that path than a bunch of superheroes? The merger of STEAM-based learning comics and cosplay is a natural fit. It opens the world of STEAM to the very young in a way that is hands-on accessible and engaging. The art of cosplay covers many of the basic tenets of STEAM curriculum. Teaching children utilizing cosplay can be a strong bridge between formal and informal learning. Together the panel will bring ideas on how to make the world of STEAM immersive educational open and alive for the very young.

NYCC 2021 | How to Sell Your Books into Schools and Public Libraries

The use of graphic novels and manga in libraries and classrooms continues to grow at a rapid pace. Every day, more teachers and librarians are bringing the comics they love into their environments and yet so many publishers and authors are challenged in understanding what it takes to get books into this multi-billion dollar market. Join us for a direct conversation on what it takes to get your books into this rapidly growing market. Christina Taylor, Melissa Jacobs, and Stephanie Anderson (NYPL Bookops) Moderated by Heidi McDonald (Publshers Weekly)

Comics vs. Illustrated Books: The Ultimate Showdown!

Join us for a lively debate about what makes a comic a comic. What differentiates a comic from a graphic novel from an illustrated book? Who gets to decide? We’ll try to solve this debate once and for all (or at least go out swinging!).

NYCC 2021 | Universal and Unique: Experiencing Life as a Teen

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Room 1A24

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NYCC 2021 | Garbage Pail Kids: Gross-out Books and Stop-motion Video Adventures

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

NYCC 2021 | Tor Presents: Chaotic Horror Storytelling

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

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NYCC 2021 | Just Kiss Already

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

NYCC 2021 | Tor Teen Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Deadly

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

NYCC 2021 | Brandon Sanderson and Christopher Paolini In Conversation

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

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NYCC 2021 | AIs and Cyberspies: Science Fiction Authors and Technology

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

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NYCC 2021 | Tor Spotlight - Calling All Book Lovers Panel

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

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NYCC 2021 | Tor Goes International Panel

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

NYCC 2021 | Terry Brooks & Brent Weeks: Fantasy Authors on Starting a New Series

Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM

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Virtual Book Launch with Chuck Wendig - The Book of Accidents

Wednesday July 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET

DUMPLIN’-verse Goodbye Party

June 12 at 3:30 PM BST / 6:30 PM EST / 11:30 PM BST

Fierce Thrillers Campfire Stories

June 11 at 2 PM BST / 5 PM EST / 9 PM BST

Tolkien Trivia Deathmatch with Fantasy Writers

June 10 at 2 PM PST / 5 PM PST / 10 PM BST

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Powerhouses Q&A

June 10 at 1 PM PST / 4 PM EST / 9 PM BST

SciFi Writers vs Real-World Space Trivia

June 9 at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST / 12 AM BST

Show Off Your Grisha Order with These Exclusive Tees

You called. The Darkling answered.

Virtual Book Launch with Timothy Zahn - Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book II: Greater Good)

Thursday April 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET.

The Shadow and Bone Trailer is Here from Netflix

It’s time to enter Ravka.

10 Books By Black Authors To Add To Your TBR List

Seek to diversify your bookshelf beyond the month of February.

35 Great Valentines Day Cards, Gifts, and Experiences in 2021

Or, treat yourself.

Which Future World Would You Choose to Live In?

Futures, rated.

Can’t Get Enough Bridgerton? Read These Historical Romance Books

I BUUURRRRNNN for you.

Black Friday Deals On NYCC, MCM, ECCC, and more ReedPop Merch

Up to 30% off great gifts for con-goers.

Your Favorite Local Bookstores for Small Business Saturday

SoLoMo.

Best Black Friday Deals for Geeky Merch, Collectibles, Funko POP!s

Confiscate my credit card, senpai.

Small Business Saturday: Local Comic Book Shops and Recommendations

Shop local on Saturday, November 28.

Geeky Gift Guide: 10 Best Gifts to Get the Book Lover in Your Life

Young Bucks Ultimate Fan Experience

Sunday, November 15 at 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST

Gene Luen Yang Q&A, Signed Bookplates for Dragon Hoops & Superman Smashes the Klan

Catch the Live Q&A on New York Comic Con's YouTube on October 22 at 7:00 PM EST / October 23 at 12:00 AM BST.

New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con Metaverse Day 3 Recap!

Carpe Metaverse!

New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con Metaverse Day 2 Recap!

Woah, we're half way there.

Quiz: Which Book Should You Read After NYCC x MCM Metaverse?

TBR list got you overwhelmed? We can help!

Top 5 Literary Panels From New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con's Metaverse

Read all about where to find the best lit panels here.

Be a Part of New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con's Metaverse

The Metaverse is with you, and you are with the Metaverse.

Find the Metaverse Panels

Can't wait for NYCC x MCM Metaverse? Get a sneak peek here.

6 Books You Need to Read After Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse

This list should help fill the Kaz Brekker shaped hole in your heart.

Fall 2020: 15 Books You Must Add to Your Reading List

Looking to curl up with a good book this fall? We've got you covered.

NYCC x MCM Announce First Wave of Panels for Metaverse

New York Comic Con and MCM Comic Con unite to bring you the shows you love from the comfort of your couch - get a sneak peek into the first wave of free panels, and join us as we return to the Metaverse on October 8-11, 2020.

Top 10 Moments From ReedPop Metaverse

Come for the hi-jinks and stay for the cook-off that determines the fate of an entire planet.

15 Books to Add to Your Summer 2020 Reading List

A book where queer girls team up to take down the patriarchy? Yes please.