News of a second printing comes on the heels of more great reviews including this one from Tom Spurgeon, the comics reporter. I have always found Tom's writing to be particularly sharp, so I was very flattered by his close reading of the Shark King. Tom also discussed the book on the Inkstuds podcast with a group of critics last month. Thanks for the attention guys!
Me and a young shark fan at last month's signing.
Brooklyn's Greenlight Bookstore is kindly hosting a reading for the Shark King. Bring the kids!
Saturday, June 23
11:00 AM
686 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, New York 11217
TOON Books presents another great graphic novel for the youngest readers with R. Kikuo Johnson's The Shark King! From the islands of Hawaii comes the electrifying tale of Nanaue, who has to balance his yearning for Dad's guidance with his desire for Mom's nurture. Award-winning cartoonist R. Kikuo Johnson transports young readers to the lush, tropical shores of his native Hawaii. Kikuo will read from his book and draw on our big easel too, and afterward he'll show kids how to draw their own sharks!