Posted by: admin on: July 8, 2014
Kazu Kibuishi launches Amulet Book Six with Little Island Comics and Toronto Public Library Monday, August 25th 2014 6pm-7pm @ Toronto Public Library, Palmerston Branch (560 Palmerston Avenue, just North of Bloor) Talk and Painting Demonstration with Kazu Kibuishi 7:30pm @ Little Island Comics (742 Bathurst, just South of Bloor) Book Signing with Kazu Kibuishi […]
Posted by: Andrew on: September 26, 2013
We’re so excited to launch Big Top Otto this Saturday! Come by the shop between 1pm and 3pm for: circus-themed snacks! a chance to win fabulous prizes! an art show of elephantine proportions! live drawing demonstrations from Bill Slavin himself! …but most importantly, come by to pick up your copy of Elephants Never Forget 2: […]
Posted by: Andrew on: August 26, 2013
COMIC WORKSHOP AND BOOK LAUNCH! Brian McLachlan’s Draw Out The Story Saturday, September 21, 2013 Workshop: 12pm-1pm Launch & Signing: 1pm-2pm @ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst St Free with purchase! Kids eight and older should sign up NOW for a special Draw Out the Story: Ten Secrets to Creating Your Own Comics workshop led by author Brian […]
Posted by: Andrew on: November 17, 2012
In store Saturday, 24 November 2012 at 1pm Join us next Saturday to launch creator Brandon James Scott’s debut book series featuring the characters of the hit show Justin Time (on Disney Junior in Canada)! Brandon will be here to sign copies of Justin Time: Panckake Express, and will be doing a reading from Little Island’s legendary […]
Posted by: Andrew on: November 13, 2012
In store: J Torres & J. Lum Sunday, 2 December 2012 at 2pm We’re delighted to announce the launch of a lovely new series of black-and-white board books created by comics veterans J Torres and Jennifer Lum. The Checkers and Dot books present high-contrast patterns and rhyming text that’s perfect for little eyes and ears. […]
Posted by: Andrew on: August 17, 2012
The folks over at Kids Can Press have got some amazing Canadian kids comics coming out in August and September, and so we’re throwing a party! Actually, we’re throwing four parties! Join us Sundays from August 26th through September 23rd and celebrate amazing these amazing books. Sunday, August 26th, 4:00pm: Meet Faith Erin Hicks and J […]
Posted by: Andrew on: February 8, 2012
Creator Matt Forsythe In Toronto! For his new books My Name Is Elizabeth, Jinchalo, and Comics Class! Sunday, February 19th, 2012 @ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst Street, 3pm-4pm Free To Attend https://www.facebook.com/events/296631887058605/ Matt Forsythe is the Doug Wright Award-winning, Eisner nominated author of Ojingogo, a wonderful wordless graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly Books. Forsythe is also […]
Posted by: admin on: January 31, 2012
Adventure Time #1 Comic Book Party! With Ryan North and Steve Wolfhard! @ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst Street Saturday February 11th, 3pm-4:30pm Free to attend! On Wednesday February 8th BOOM Studios will release the first issue of the Adventure Time comic book series! It’s going to be written by Toronto’s own Ryan North (Dinosaur […]
Posted by: Andrew on: November 2, 2011
November is turning out to be a busy month for kids comics fans in Toronto! Here’s a round-up of what Little Island Comics and The Beguiling have planned in the next few weeks. Wednesday, November 2nd, 7pm – 11pm *at the Steamwhistle Gallery OPENING PARTY – Toronto Draws Tintin Join us for the opening night […]
Posted by: Andrew on: October 19, 2011
Join us on Saturday November 5th for the most powerful book launch of the season! Little Island Comics is proud to host the launch of Power Lunch: First Course, published by Oni Press. Head to Little Island Comics between 11am and 2pm, where author J Torres will serve up a power lunch while signing copies […]