Public Speaking and Presentations
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Sample video of slideshow presentation from the A.D. book tour. |
"Filtering Catastrophe Through Comics" — a presentation for the Villa Gillet/N+1 panel "Catastrophe Practice" |
I have given lectures and presentations at universities, schools, cultural centers, libraries, museums, and professional conventions, and have been featured on C-SPAN2's Book TV. As part of the U.S. Department of State's Speaker and Specialist program, I have traveled abroad as a “cultural ambassador,” visiting such countries as Burma, Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, and Israel/Palestine.
I most often speak about my own work — particularly Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and comics journalism — but am also prepared to speak on the subjects of my collaborations with Harvey Pekar and Brooke Gladstone, autobiography and memoir, taking web projects to print, and other topics.
I accompany my always evolving lectures with a cascade of images — as many as 75 in a single talk. I always leave time for Q&A, which usually results in engaging conversations.
I have also participated in panels and roundtables with other creators, a very interesting and fruitful format.
Though the majority of my presentations are suited for college-age and older audiences, all can be adapted or redesigned to suit individual circumstances.
For more information on bringing me to your college or community, contact me.
Testimonials
"We ... continue to really have fabulous memories of your days
with us...."
— Faculty Director, Chadbourne Residential College, University of Wisconsin
—Madison
"Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with our students
and present your work to our campus community. It was a huge success and we
were all so thrilled with all of the events. Your mentoring for the students
was an extra special contribution."
— Academic Director, Washington State University—Vancouver
"[T]he students really enjoyed what you had to say. Thanks again
for sharing your time and passion with our students."
— Fisher Institute, Nichols College
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University of Wisconsin —Madison students holding their copies of A.D. |