Overview
An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans get in touch with their geeky side by offering advice and creative ways to get involved, celebrate, and interact with their favorite fandoms! Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games, podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So, as the pop culture audience and all the geeky spaces grow to include more families and younger fans, it's high time for a guide to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many flourishing communities. With practical information and insight from a diverse and inclusive group of creators from across pop culture and specializing in a wide variety of mediums, Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect geeky primer for young fans. Organized by type of fandom medium, each chapter offers a brief introduction about each medium as well as plenty of easy to digest information on how to: * Creating Fan Fic & Art * Creating a Cosplay * Starting a Podcast * Designing and Creating Games (video games, tabletop, and other role playing games) * Find and Create supportive Communities * Learn about different types and popular conventions to attend With eye-catching two-color illustrations throughout, playful sidebars, inspiring advice, fandom glossary, and interactive elements like quizzes and character sheets, Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect guide to help young fans navigate and contribute to the amazing space that is fandom.
Full Product Details
Author: Dave Perillo ,
Dave Perillo
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.
Imprint: Running Press Kids
Dimensions:
Width: 19.00cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.420kg
ISBN: 9780762498758
ISBN 10: 0762498757
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 06 May 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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General/trade
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College/higher education
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Children / Juvenile
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Amy Ratcliffe is part of many fandoms, including Star Wars, The Witcher, and anything Tolkien. She's cosplayed as Han Solo and Merida. She's the author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy and Elee and Me. She's the managing editor for Nerdist, a host, and an entertainment reporter. Based in Los Angeles with her husband and two cats, she's always looking forward to the next time she eats pizza. Dave Perillo is a freelance illustrator and designer based out of the Philly burbs.
