TIFA Kids

If I Were a Superhero

Jack Briglio and Claudia Dávila

TIFA Kids

If I Were a Superhero

Jack Briglio and Claudia Dávila

3:30pm

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Wordlab

60 mins

On an adventure of epic proportions, Logan learns that in order to face some of his biggest fears, he’ll have to dive deep inside himself and transform into the superhero of his imagination – ThunderBoom.

Join Eisner-nominated author Jack Briglio to learn how to unlock the super secret superhero living inside of you! Plus, discover the real-life superstar that inspired Logan’s character and let illustrator Claudia Dávila teach you how to draw yourself as your super alter ego.

Loaded with laughter and adventure, empathy and inclusivity, ThunderBoom is perfect for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and of course … superheroes!

Suitable for ages 9+.

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This event will be followed by a book signing.

Free
Outdoor Event
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TIFA Kids
Workshop

How to attend

FREE

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This FREE event requires registration. Pass Holders should register for free events as well.

On an adventure of epic proportions, Logan learns that in order to face some of his biggest fears, he’ll have to dive deep inside himself and transform into the superhero of his imagination – ThunderBoom.

Join Eisner-nominated author Jack Briglio to learn how to unlock the super secret superhero living inside of you! Plus, discover the real-life superstar that inspired Logan’s character and let illustrator Claudia Dávila teach you how to draw yourself as your super alter ego.

Loaded with laughter and adventure, empathy and inclusivity, ThunderBoom is perfect for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and of course … superheroes!

Suitable for ages 9+.

TIFA Kids Logo

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Free
Outdoor Event
Reading
TIFA Kids
Workshop

Featured Authors

Jack Briglio
Jack Briglio, the author of ThunderBoom, is also the writer of the Eisner-nominated fantasy adventure series Growing Up Enchanted (Markosia). He is also the creator of Dominion Jack, a serial in the Joe Shuster–nominated Canadian superhero anthology series True Patriot Presents (ChapterHouse Publishing). Jack has also worked on Scooby-Doo and Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century for DC Comics, Sesame Street Comics for Sesame Street Workshop and Archie’s Friend Scarlet for Archie Comics. Jack lives in Nepean, Ontario.

Read more about Jack Briglio

Claudia Dávila
Claudia Dávila writes, illustrates and designs picture books and graphic novels for kids of all ages, with stories and themes that encourage children to be strong, thoughtful, compassionate and responsible people. She is the former art director of Chirp and Chickadee magazines, and is the author-illustrator of Super Red Riding Hood (2016 Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Honour Book), Luz Sees the Light (2012 Green Earth Book Award), and Luz Makes A Splash (2013 Green Earth Prize for Sustainable Literature Award). Claudia was born in Santiago, Chile, and now makes her home in Toronto with her husband and two children.

Read more about Claudia Dávila

3:30pm

Saturday, September 30

Wordlab

60 mins

How to attend

Free

Register for Event

This FREE event requires registration. Pass Holders should register for free events as well.

What to read

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