Location: 2nd Floor Board Room
For ages 7-12 only.
Registration required.
Sign up to attend this program and receive a copy of Punk Taco Adventures Vol. 2 to read before the program.
*The book will be published Tues. 10/6* Library staff will email those who sign up when the books are in.Â
Please pick up your book from the 2nd Floor Kids Desk, read it before the program, and join the discussion on October 26th.
If you read the graphic novel, attend the program, you will get to keep the book! Bring the book to the discussion and the author will join us in person and will sign your book!
Please note:
- If you do not pick up your book within 5 days of being emailed to pick up your book, your spot may be given to a child on the waitlist.
- If you do not attend the program, you will need to return the book to the 2nd Floor Kids Desk.
We will meet in person to discuss the book, the author will join us join via zoom!
What is this book about?
A story about friendship, compassion, empathy, and saving the world against impossible odds. PUNK TACO continues his mission to spread peace, love and music throughout the universe.
The adventure continues in the second volume of Punk Taco Adventures! Punk Taco and the band have been kidnapped and brought to a planet in an unknown part of the universe that is being threatened by a giant so enormous, that our heroes are the size of ants in comparison. Despite their small size and the impossible odds they face together, Punk Taco must inspire new friends and allies to stand tall, join forces, and let their voices be heard, before the giant destroys their planet. Action, adventure, and humor abound in this tale of inner strength, unity, and friendship created by Adam Wallenta and his 10-year-old son, Makana. Punk Taco is a lovable, sentient space-taco, who rocks out across the universe with his band of misfits spreading peace and love through their music, while battling evil bullies and helping those in need. It is a story about friendship, empathy and compassion and doing the right thing against impossible odds.
Bio:
Adam Wallenta is a veteran author, illustrator, editor, publisher and educator with over 30 years of experience in comics, having worked with major publishers like Marvel, DC, and Skyhorse, as well as founding his own company, American Mule Entertainment. He co-created the official Public Enemy comic series with Chuck D and, alongside his wife Dr. Kanani K. M. Lee, developed the Adventures of Geo series to promote Earth sciences in schools worldwide. Adam is currently a senior editor at Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios and oversees a variety of graphic novels, including The Smurfs, Flash Gordon Adventures, Herobear and the Kid, Three Thieves and the Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society, among many others.
His award-winning Punk Taco graphic novel series, created with his young son, Makana, has earned multiple honors, including the 2019 Ringo Award for Best Kids Comic. When he isn’t making comics or mentoring young artists, Adam can be found spending time with his family, building Lego, watching old movies, or doing his best to play sports with his kids, who are way more coordinated and athletic than he is.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Free Public Library