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Starting as a local screening event, Sommets du cinéma d’animation has turned into a significant international festival. We review the 2016 edition.

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Don't miss this unique opportunity to pitch your animation project at the world's biggest animation event.

The post Call For Pitches: Present Your Animation Project At Annecy 2017 appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

The program for SIGGRAPH Asia 2016 is beginning to take shape. Here's a first look at the Computer Animation Festival.

The post SIGGRAPH Asia Previews 2016 Computer Animation Festival Program (Trailer) appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

Six artists and executives will be honored at the 5th Annual World Animation & VFX Summit.

The post This Week in LA: Travis Knight and Butch Hartman Among Honorees At World Animation & VFX Summit appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

We know how hard our members work for the kids they serve, their schools or programs, and their communities. The First Book Network strives every day to put high-quality, diverse books into the hands of kids in need — books that might encourage a reluctant reader, reveal distant worlds, or open eager minds to new ideas. Books help reinforce students’ interests and celebrate their strengths.

The Concierge Services team at First Book is here to help members who need a larger quantity of books. For events large and small, we provide the kind of high-touch, hands-on service that relieves you of the burden of logistics and allows every child you serve to find a book they love.

We are available to work with educators and program leaders to create a book list or collection that will fit your program’s needs and reflect the diversity of the population you serve. As experts in children’s books — with backgrounds in children’s literacy, education, and publishing — our team can guide you through the process.

If you are:

• Planning a book fair
• Building classroom libraries
• Sending home books as part of an after-school/summer program
• Creating a shared reading experience, or
• Distributing school supplies or basic needs items

We can provide you with a range of book choices for any age group, create an affordable package, and track the order right to your doorstep.

Over the next few months, the First Book blog will highlight some of the work Concierge Services has done to connect kids in need with stories and characters that they love. We are here to make things a little easier — to equip you with the resources you need to do the essential work of changing your students’ lives.

If you serve children in low-income communities and need a large quantity of books or resources at the best possible price, reach out to First Book’s Concierge Services at [email protected] or call the Member Services Team at 866.732.3669 and ask for Concierge Services.

The post First Book Concierge Services: A Helping Hand For Large Orders appeared first on First Book Blog.

I went to Cheltenham Literature Festival and read HOW TO FIND GOLD.
The kids were amazing! They drew beautiful crocodiles...

Bit Bang Fest is a free one-day festival dedicated to animation, video games, and digital art.

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Cartoon Brew is giving away tickets to the Pictoplasma character design conference in New York City!

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Got a Sparky Firepants tee? Put it to work for you to get free stuff!

Yup. We’re offering our loyal fans a free print or $5 off a stock tee when you wear any Sparky tee to Vegan Oktoberfest. We’ll be performing our world famous, live screen printing magic throughout the festival. We’ll be printing two Vegan Oktoberfest commemorative logos and our own unique designs on blank stock tees and on any apparel you bring!

If you’ve never experienced our live printing, it’s a blast. We’ve printed on skirts, blazers, leggings, vests – you name it. Exhibitionists welcome (we’ve had people strip). For the more modest, you can change in a port-a-potty like a superhero. Either way, you get to see the awesome spectacle of ink being laid down on a shirt right in front of your eyes!

This year, we have a super secret new design just for our vegan friends. I can’t tell you what it is yet, but I have a feeling it’s going to be crazy popular. Psst – keep an eye on our insta and you may get a sneak peek.

BONUS FUN

We’re also partnering with our very favorite vegan apparel friends, Cowhugger and Threads for Love. Our free print offer is extended to their tees as well! Yup. Just wear one of their super cool vegan tees and we’ll give you a free live print, or $5 off a stock tee.

Come join us at Vegan Oktoberfest. It will be a ton more fun with you there.

The biggest collection of material ever from the production of the seminal Disney film 'Pinocchio' is currently on display in San Francisco.

The post In Conversation: John Canemaker On The Disney Family Museum’s Massive ‘Pinocchio’ Exhibit appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

Here are some tips to keep your littlest audience members engaged at an event.

https://laurasassitales.wordpress.com/2015/09/21/twelve-tips-to-engage-very-young-audiences-at-picture-book-author-events/

3D Wire is a major Spanish animation event that highlights the vitality of the country's animation, video game, and new media industries.

The post 150 Animation Projects and High-Profile International Guests Set for Spain’s 3D Wire appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

New York City has a new mini-animation festival, and it's taking place this week.

The post This Week in Manhattan: Animation Nights New York Best of Fest appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

The 40th anniversary of North America's biggest animation festival is here.

The post Ottawa International Animation Festival Starts Tomorrow appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

Annecy artistic director Marcel Jean examines the Ottawa grand prize-winning film "Inherent Obligations."

The post Ottawa Animation Festival 40th Anniversary Look-Back: ‘Inherent Obligations’ appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

The unique Italian digital arts conference VIEW is right around the corner. Here's what you can expect.

The post An Intimate View of The VIEW Conference (Photo Gallery) appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

The 27-year-old pitching and co-production market is one of the most important events in the world of European TV animation.

The post Cartoon Forum Reflects Europe’s Fast-Growing And Changing TV Animation Industry appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

Chris Robinson looks at a few different ways to read the Ottawa grand prize-winning film "The Night of the Carrots."

The post Ottawa Animation Festival 40th Anniversary Look-Back: ‘The Night of the Carrots’ appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

Miró, Matisse, Picasso, and...Woody Woodpecker?

The post Must-See Los Angeles Art Show: ‘Woody Woodpecker & The Avant-Garde’ appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

A must-see screening series of Spanish animation, past and present, is coming to New York City.

The post MoMA To Present ‘From Doodles To Pixels,’ An 8-Part Retrospective on Spanish Animation appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

Spend an evening with stop motion master Henry Selick, director of "Coraline" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

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An appreciation of Caroline Leaf’s powerful and significant film "Two Sisters," a momentous celebration of the work of women’s hands.

The post Ottawa Animation Festival 40th Anniversary Look-Back: ‘Two Sisters’ appeared first on Cartoon Brew.

Hi everyone! Just popping in for a quick post about Pasadena Loves YA. Our friend Jane Gov who is the teen librarian at Pasadena Public Library (Central Branch) has organized this event for the past couple of years, and we're really looking forward to seeing everyone there again!

What: Pasadena Loves YA is a free teen book festival presented by Pasadena Public Library

Where: Pasadena Public Library - Central Branch, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91101

When: Saturday, Sept 17, 2016 from 12-4 pm. First 300 attendees get free tote bags, so get there early!

What: Meet 19 young adult authors, listen to panels speak about various topics, and get your books signed! Book sales by Vroman's Bookstore. Helping hands provided by Bridge to Books. Find out more at pasadenateenbookfestival.com and follow @pasadenalovesya on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! No ticket is necessary but we'd love it if you could RSVP here. The official hashtag = #plya16 (you can also tag = #pasadenalovesya)

Who:

Josephine Angelini (Witch's Pyre)
Frank Beddor (Crossfire)
Elizabeth Briggs (Future Shock)
Julie Buxbaum (Tell Me Three Things)
Cecil Castellucci (Stone in the Sky)
Tobie Easton (Emerge)
Dana Elmendorf (South of Sunshine)
Charlotte Huang (Going Geek)
Kerry Kletter (The First Time She Drowned)
Eric Laster (#Static)
Aija Mayrock (The Survival Guide to Bullying)
Shannon Messenger (Let the WInd Rise)
Marisa Reichardt (Underwater)
Robin Reul (My Kind of Crazy)
Robyn Schneider (Extraordinary Means)
Evelyn Skye (The Crown's Game)
Ingrid Sundberg (All We Left Behind)
Thomas Voorhies (The Giant)
Nicola Yoon (Everything Everything)

What a lineup, right? There will be giveaways and some refreshments, too!

Just a few pointers:

• Parking - Parking can get a little hairy! There's metered parking on the street and a time limit on the lot, but if you park next door at University of Phoenix you should be fine (and it's covered!). Just don't park in any reserved spaces. There are also 2 public parking lots in walking distance. 

• Books - You may bring books from home. Is there a title you can't live without? Better bring it--Vroman's will have the latest from each author, but supplies will be limited. Of course, supporting our indie bookstore partner with purchases will be greatly appreciated, and will help ensure they'll be back next year with more books!
• Food - There aren't any places to buy food in the library during the event, and while there are sometimes refreshments, we tend to run out. We highly recommend bringing a picnic lunch, snacks to munch, and something to drink (coffeeholics, I'm looking at you! the nearest Starbucks is at the Paseo Colorado). You can also eat in most of the spaces such as the auditorium, the story room, and the patio--just make sure to keep the library clean!
• Autographs - Signings and panels will be in the same room--you should be able to listen to the next panel while waiting in the signing line. We will have volunteers armed with Post-Its and Sharpies if you want your book personalized.
• Tickets - No tickets are necessary, but we'd be grateful if you would RSVP at the Facebook event listing. It would also be awesome if you could share the post with your friends!
• Social Media - We'd love to see your photos and tweets on social media! Make sure you tag them #plya16 and #pasadenalovesya so they make it to both this year's and the continuing tag feeds. We'll be publishing a quick guide to all of the authors' Instagram and Twitter handles next week, along with the schedule, so you can plan your day!

Any more questions? Head over to pasadenateenbookfestival.com or message pasadenateenbookfest at gmail dot com. We'll do our best to provide answers!

See you on September 17th!

~Alethea

(cross-posted at Kid Lit Frenzy)

The character design conference returns to NYC this November.

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Hi, everyone! I know we've been a little bit lax in the events department lately but we wanted to let you know about a few really awesome events that are coming up. Fall is a great season for books and we have so many amazing authors coming to town. Please check out the tour calendar and let us know if you'll be at any of these events.

We are currently still adding events for the rest of the year but if you know of an event that isn't on here yet, please leave a comment here or email us at [email protected] so we can get it on the calendar.

We hope you can make it out to next month's Pasadena Loves YA event, which Alethea will definitely be at. Happy reading!

~ Thuy