“Drawing Freeman Colby” w/ Cartoonist Marek Bennett

45-60 minutes

All ages (or specific grade levels)

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Drawing Freeman Colby: Adventures of a New Hampshire School Teacher in the Civil War

Join award-winning cartoonist Marek Bennett as he reads from & discusses his new graphic novel, The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Vol. 3, detailing the day-to-day adventures of a New Hampshire schoolteacher in the Union Army!

Drawn entirely from actual diaries, letters, sketchbooks, & more, Marek’s “epic stick figure” comics project started as a single 8-page “mini-comic,” and has now grown into a crowd-funded series featuring stories told by a diverse cast of historical characters.

Marek will show you some basic techniques for drawing nonfiction comics, and answer your questions about historical cartooning & Civil War history.

Signed books for sale (plus mini-comics & other merchandise)

Virtual visits available >>

COMICS WORKSHOP = Hands-on classes demonstrating how to make your own comics, based on local history sources (or otherwise). [Select age levels or family groups / 1-3 hours / 1-3 days]

I assume the host will supply the following equipment & facilities on the date of an in-person event:

Please contact Marek with any setup questions.

• digital projector
• screen / display surface
• Display paper & easel or other display surface
• Chairs for audience
• Table space (for merchandise display & signing)