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CANCELLED: After-School Comix Class with Britt Wilson!

Posted by: Andrew on: September 13, 2012

  We regret that we have had to cancel the Thursday after-school comix class. We’re looking to book some more classes in the future, and we hope that you’ll keep checking out our site for details!   Are you a kids who’s at least nine years old? Do you want to learn all about making […]

ANNOUNCING: Back to School Sundays at Little Island Comics

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 […]

Comix Class – Also in August!!!

Posted by: Andrew on: July 30, 2012

Since everyone’s been loving Britt Wilson’s Thursday Comix Classes throughout July, she’s been gracious enough to offer some more sessions for August! They start THIS THURSDAY, so email (mail@littleislandcomics.com) or phone (416 901 7489) as soon as possible to reserve a place!

ANNOUNCING: Adventurous Times at Little Island

Posted by: Andrew on: July 13, 2012

Hey everyone! Little Island Comics and The Beguiling are teaming up to throw a kick-butt ADVENTURE TIME event on Wednesday, July 25th, and you’re all invited! There will be signings by the creators of the ADVENTURE TIME comics, a kids costume contest, and more! It’s gonna be mathematical… TO THE MATH!    SPECIAL GUESTS! From New […]

We’re happy to announce a series of four kids’ comics workshops for the month of July! Space in these workshops is limited, so please sign up in order to make sure you get a spot! Here are all the details: Dazzle your friends with your Comics Skills, AND get 2 hours away from your folks! […]

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ANNOUNCING: A Mal & Lot-Themed Making-Comics Day!

Posted by: Andrew on: March 21, 2012

Attention, young artists! You may already drop by on Saturdays to make comics because you love to draw, but there is an even better reason to drop by on March 31st. Chris “Gogz” Leung and Sondang “Marv” Sianipar, local creators of The Misadventures of Mal & Lot, will be on hand to create comics with […]

Our Saturday regulars know very well that every Saturday between noon and 3pm kids are welcome to drop by Little Island to make their own comics masterpieces, either to take home or to display in the store. But on Saturday, April 14th, author Peyton Leung and his brother, illustrator Hilary Leung (of Ninja Cowboy Bear […]

March 17th Book Club Pick – The Never Weres

Posted by: Andrew on: March 6, 2012

Fiona Smyth’s book The Never Weres has been a favourite with the Little Island team since its release last year. On March 17th, join us for a special installment of our Kids Comics Book Club, when we’ll welcome Fiona Smyth to Little Island Comics and discuss her book. Young fans of The Never Weres should […]

Announcing: Matt Forsythe at Little Island!

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 […]

Announcing: ADVENTURE TIME PARTY!

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 […]


What is Little Island Comics?

Little Island Comics is the world's only comic book shop just for kids! We carry the widest possible assortment of things that fall under the umbrella of comics and visual narrative for kids up to age 12.

We're located right next door to our parent shop The Beguiling Books & Art, at the top of Toronto's vibrant Kensington Market, making this a one-stop-shop for the whole family's graphic novel needs!

Contact Us!

Little Island Comics
323 College Street
Toronto, ON
M5T 1S2
Canada

416 533 9168
mail@littleislandcomics.com
@littleislandcmx

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