JUDD WINICK

PETALUMA --

Join amazing graphic novelilst and all-around favorite Judd Winick in Petaluma for the launch of the new book in his Hilo series - The Giant Space Iguana!

Judd is such fun, and such a treat - and to celebrate the new book, we will have treats to eat!

We think every family will enjoy the twists and turns of this latest story about Hilo and friends!

So, what's it about?

Get ready for adventure, friendship, and lots of laughs with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series kids love! Hilo may be the boy who crashed to earth...but when a Space Iguana shows up D.J.s backyard, it turns out it's D.J. who might be the key to saving the universe!

"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, creator of DOG MAN

AHHHHH! A GIANT SPACE IGUANA has landed in D.J.'s backyard. Where did she come from? And why is the whole universe out to get her?! D.J., Hilo, and Gina will have to RACE through space to get her home! Iif they don't, the whole universe will be in DANGER! But there''s a galaxy of TROUBLE--(not to mention one super annoyed alien dad, some very cranky monsters, and a warrior match combat challenge (um, what?!?!)--in their way. Can they make it?! (And how is D.J. at driving a spaceship, anyway?)

Author info!
Judd Winick is the creator of the beloved New York Times bestselling Hilo series. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and their two kids. Judd has written bestselling comic book series, has appeared as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco, and is the author of the acclaimed graphic novel Pedro and Me, about his Real World friend AIDS activist Pedro Zamora. Judd is currently working on the next Hilo graphic novel!

"High energy and HILARIOUS!" --Gene Luen Yang, winner of the Printz and Eisner awards and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

"I LOVE this book. HILO is alive, action-packed . . . and amazing fun." --Brad Meltzer, bestselling author

"HILO is delightful, silly, tender, and most importantly: funny." --Jeff Smith, bestselling author of the Bone series

"Fast paced, FURIOUSLY FUNNY, and will have kids waiting on the edge of their seats for more."--Jeffrey Brown, bestselling author of Jedi Academy

"HILO is loads of slapstick fun with a touch of tenderness that kids will love."--Dan Santat, Caldecott Medal Winner

"Solid. Expect this series to receive the same reverence as Jeff Smith's Bone." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Diverse characters, good friends, and humorous dialogue coupled with colorful illustrations and plenty of action makes this A MUST-HAVE for all children's graphic novel collections." -- School Library Journal, starred review

"[A] lively and entertaining ADVENTURE with enough risk to give it heft and plenty of solid friendship to keep readers buoyed... Lush, bright colors and a freewheeling approach to panels create an immersive environment."-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

"My students are obsessed with this series. OBSESSED!"--Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger, and co-founder of Nerdy Bookclub

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