Mad Cave Studios Announces Panel Line-Up For ALA Chicago 2023

Mad Cave’s Papercutz and Maverick Imprints are looking forward to an extremely busy ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. June 22-27 in Chicago, Mad Cave will be stationed at Booth #1423 in the heart of McCormick Place, along with its Young Adult graphic novel imprint, Maverick, and their newly-acquired Middle-Grade imprint, Papercutz.

This year at ALA, attendees will have the chance to preview some of Mad Cave’s most buzzworthy upcoming and meet with authors Jennie Wood, Jeremy Whitley, and Art Baltazar.

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to preview the newest original graphic novels from Mad Cave, including Don’t Spit in the Wind #4 (Adult; July 2023), Mariko Between Worlds (Adult; September 2023), John Tiffany (Adult; July 2023), Whisper of the Woods (Adult; October 2023),  Paper Planes (YA; July 2023), Confetti Realms (YA; October 2023), YAHGZ:The Craynobi Tales (Childrens; August 2023), and School For Extraterrestrial Girls Volume 2 (Childrens; November 2023).

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the upcoming ALA Annual conference. It is an incredible opportunity for us to showcase the collective power and creative vision of all three of our brands: Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, and Papercutz while introducing our new titles and talented authors to the esteemed librarians, eager readers, and booksellers attending this event,” said Allison Pond, Chief Marketing Officer, Mad Cave Studios. “While we celebrate the joy of reading and learning, we also recognize the current discussions surrounding educational book bans. As a company, we stand firmly in support of librarians and teachers and parents who work tirelessly to provide diverse and inclusive literature to their communities. 

“We understand the dynamic state of the industry and empathize with the challenges faced in promoting educational content. At Mad Cave Studios, we strive to create stories that inspire, entertain, and educate. We are dedicated to fostering a love for reading and empowering young minds through the pages of our graphic novels. We look forward to engaging with everyone at the conference, exchanging ideas, and working together to ensure that every reader has access to quality literature as we celebrate the magic of storytelling to make a positive impact in the lives of young readers. Together, we can overcome obstacles, champion literature, and continue to nurture a passion for learning. See you in Chicago!”

Check out Mad Cave Studios’ full schedule for the weekend below.