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2022/2023 Dandelion Comics Residency
Presented by Lion’s Tooth in partnership with BearBear and MILK Comic Fest
Mentorship by Quinn Blackshere, Cris Siqueira and Shelly McClone-Carriere
The 2022/23 Dandelion artist-in-residence is Casey "KC" Harrison AKA DARK AGE online 🔥
The Dandelion Comics Residency is a juried program for cartoonists based on the Greater Milwaukee area. Our goal is to support the local comics community while promoting work produced here to well-respected professionals active in the industry today.
Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 5-7PM
Release party for How a Flower is Born by Casey "KC" Harrison
The very first mini comic completed as part of the Dandelion Comics Residency
Come celebrate the release of the mini comic produced by our Artist-in-Residence Casey "KC" Harrison.
How a Flower is Born is an imaginative and poetic story told in a meticulously planned 12-page mini comic bound by hand by KC, including translucent vellum pages and a 3-color riso cover printed by BearBear.
How a Flower is Born is an imaginative and poetic story told in a meticulously planned 12-page mini comic bound by hand by KC, including translucent vellum pages and a 3-color riso cover printed by BearBear.
Click for e-gift cards and we also have physical gift cards at the store. Both may be redeemed online or at the shop in Bay View
Saturday, April 8, 2023 | 4PM at The Sugar Maple
Release party for Breakfall, a new novel by Zhanna Slor
Join us around the corner at The Sugar Maple to celebrate the release of Breakfall, the new novel by Milwaukee's own and Lion's Tooth favorite Zhanna Slor.
Sunday April 16, 2023 | 4-6PM
An afternoon with Tea Krulos
Local author and Lion's Tooth official BFF Tea Krulos will be at the store sharing some of his adventures in writing.
Some of the stories Tea is likely share:
Some of the stories Tea is likely share:
- The time he was almost expelled from high school for something he wrote.
- An article he wrote where he had to overcome his dread of calling people on the phone with only the White Pages as a source.
- The time he caught pepper spray and got punched in the face in Seattle (a classic!).
- The other time he got pepper sprayed in Seattle (and more stories of unpublished book ideas).
- The time he went on a Bigfoot expedition but saw a UFO instead (another classic!).
- The time Tea and Paul Kjelland got a tour of the doomsday bunkers of the rich and famous.
- The light bulb moment that led to an award-winning article.
- What would Richard McCaslin think of conspiracy culture of the 2020s--king of the hill or kids get off my lawn?
- How one Mothman led to another.
- What he is working on now (provided he figures it out by April 16).
- His first typewriter and its terrible fate at the hands of Loose Bruce
Thursday April 20, 2023 | 5-7PM, talk starts at 5:30
An evening with cartoonist Lara Antal
Illustrator of Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars (written by Rick Louis)
Come meet Milwaukee's own cartoonist Lara Antal, now based out of Brooklyn. Lara will be in town for the Milwaukee Zine Fest and we are thrilled to host her at Lion's Tooth for a discussion of her most recent graphic novel, Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars, a partnership with author Rick Louis.
ABOUT THE BOOK
When Rick and Emily's infant son Ronan is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, an incurable neurological disorder, they are faced with the practical and emotional hurdles of parenting and loving their son--despite the shadow of inevitable loss. Rick Louis narrates this original graphic memoir, with illustrator Lara Antal translating the space that Ronan occupies before, during, and after his life, using flights of fancy and imagination to express the bizarre, heartbreaking, and sometimes even silly reality of human beings suddenly trapped in an impossible situation.
Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a story of warmth and of heartbreak--about finding joy in life, no matter how long or short that life might be.
When Rick and Emily's infant son Ronan is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, an incurable neurological disorder, they are faced with the practical and emotional hurdles of parenting and loving their son--despite the shadow of inevitable loss. Rick Louis narrates this original graphic memoir, with illustrator Lara Antal translating the space that Ronan occupies before, during, and after his life, using flights of fancy and imagination to express the bizarre, heartbreaking, and sometimes even silly reality of human beings suddenly trapped in an impossible situation.
Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a story of warmth and of heartbreak--about finding joy in life, no matter how long or short that life might be.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lara Antal is an artist who loves black humor, black coffee, and colorful characters. Her work has appeared in places like the Washington Post and the Skimm, and she has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, WNYC-NPR, the Huffington Post, Bustle, and more. If you dine in New York City, you may have seen one of her infamous Choking Victim posters. She currently resides in Brooklyn with her almost-toothless chihuahua, Chuck.
Lara Antal is an artist who loves black humor, black coffee, and colorful characters. Her work has appeared in places like the Washington Post and the Skimm, and she has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, WNYC-NPR, the Huffington Post, Bustle, and more. If you dine in New York City, you may have seen one of her infamous Choking Victim posters. She currently resides in Brooklyn with her almost-toothless chihuahua, Chuck.
Saturday April 22, 2023 | 10-7PM
Fundraiser for Rufus King International High School
Shop at Lion's Tooth on Saturday April 22 and 10% of the sales will be donated to Rufus King International High School.
Saturday April 22, 2023 | 10:30AM-4:30PM
Milwaukee Zine Fest at the Central Branch of the Public Library
Lion's Tooth is a proud community partner of the Milwaukee Zine Fest presented by The Bindery in partnership with The Milwaukee Public Library. We'll be tabling there with Dandelion Artist-in-Residence Casey "KC" Harrison. Come say hi!Founded in 2008, MZF is an annual explosion of zine-focused wonder in the form of a boisterous festival featuring over 70 vendors from across the country. It's always free to attend, and always super fun for all ages.
The single day event is held at the Central Branch of Milwaukee Public Library, and packed with opportunities to explore and purchase various forms of DIY and independent publishing presented by diverse artists, writers, illustrators, photographers, poets--and more!
The single day event is held at the Central Branch of Milwaukee Public Library, and packed with opportunities to explore and purchase various forms of DIY and independent publishing presented by diverse artists, writers, illustrators, photographers, poets--and more!
Saturday April 22, 2023 | 4-7PM
Pop-up exhibit and MZF after party at Lion's Tooth
Join us at Lion's Tooth for a celebration of Milwaukee Zine Fest and special display of The Museum of the Unintentional, an assemblage of found, loaned and contributed multimedia expressions in pop-up style exhibition. In this first showing in five years, the Museum, largely contained in one, musty suitcase, unfurls for a special presentation of writings, photos, A/V and personal items in their context, once removed. In honor of the 2023 MZF, a one-of-a-kind zine will serve as program and companion during your unique visit through ephemera in this uncollection, brought to you by Milwaukee musician, writer and conservateur naiveté Justin Kern.
Saturday April 29, 2023 | all day
2023 Independent Bookstore Day
Every year indie bookstores across the country throw a party for ourselves in the last Saturday in April. Come by Lion's Tooth for exclusive treats and surprises all day, 10AM-6PM.
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 2-4PM
Kids' event with Oliver Bestul, author of The Zodiac Dozen book series
Join local author Oliver Bestul for a reading and discussion of The Zodiac Dozen, his 12-book superhero series for kids.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Oliver Bestul lives in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has been writing there since he was in his teens. He likes to say he gives his young readers a lot of credit, challenging them to explore new vocabulary, genres, and life outlooks. Like the twelve main characters of his books, Oliver is excited to grow from the adventure alongside his audience!
Oliver Bestul lives in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has been writing there since he was in his teens. He likes to say he gives his young readers a lot of credit, challenging them to explore new vocabulary, genres, and life outlooks. Like the twelve main characters of his books, Oliver is excited to grow from the adventure alongside his audience!
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 4-7PM
All Butts are Good Butts book release party
By Rachal Duggan AKA radillustrates
Come celebrate the release of the book All Butts Are Good Butts: Celebrate Your Derriere with Booty Affirmations, As*trology, Tushie Trivia, and More by Milwaukee's own Rachal Duggan AKA radillustrates <3
ABOUT THE BOOK
Embrace your behind--flaws, farts, and all--with historical heinies, celebrity cabooses, seat self-care, and more fun facts in this little book of booty body positivity.
Butts are amazing. They're practical, hilarious, and hardworking, and almost every person and animal has one that is entirely unique and their own. Just like a fingerprint, nothing makes you you like your backside. But why is it that so many of us have such a complicated relationship with our buns? Too big, too small, too high, too low... there's no such thing. This book is here to proclaim that all butts are good butts!
From professional buttocks portraitist Rachal Duggan whose work has been seen on Instagram and TikTok (@radillustrates), this illustrated gift book examines all things bootylicious--from historical legends to adorable animals to otherworldly as*trology. For those in need of a little self-love, this book will cover fresh tactics to accept your perceived imperfections and easy strategies for honoring your cheeks. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll (hopefully) see your glorious derrière in an entirely new light.
Embrace your behind--flaws, farts, and all--with historical heinies, celebrity cabooses, seat self-care, and more fun facts in this little book of booty body positivity.
Butts are amazing. They're practical, hilarious, and hardworking, and almost every person and animal has one that is entirely unique and their own. Just like a fingerprint, nothing makes you you like your backside. But why is it that so many of us have such a complicated relationship with our buns? Too big, too small, too high, too low... there's no such thing. This book is here to proclaim that all butts are good butts!
From professional buttocks portraitist Rachal Duggan whose work has been seen on Instagram and TikTok (@radillustrates), this illustrated gift book examines all things bootylicious--from historical legends to adorable animals to otherworldly as*trology. For those in need of a little self-love, this book will cover fresh tactics to accept your perceived imperfections and easy strategies for honoring your cheeks. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll (hopefully) see your glorious derrière in an entirely new light.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachal Duggan is an illustrator and live drawer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is originally from the far-reaching burbs of Chicago, where she attended art school and worked as an artist for over a decade. Best known for her highly coveted booty portraits, Rachal travels far and wide for pop-up events, where she draws people on the spot. When she's not creating custom portraits or drawing her illustrated period story series, Rachal teaches virtual and in-person drawing workshops for all skill levels. Some of her clients include the Guardian, NYLON magazine, Chicago Reader, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. See more of her work online at radillustrates.com.
Rachal Duggan is an illustrator and live drawer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is originally from the far-reaching burbs of Chicago, where she attended art school and worked as an artist for over a decade. Best known for her highly coveted booty portraits, Rachal travels far and wide for pop-up events, where she draws people on the spot. When she's not creating custom portraits or drawing her illustrated period story series, Rachal teaches virtual and in-person drawing workshops for all skill levels. Some of her clients include the Guardian, NYLON magazine, Chicago Reader, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. See more of her work online at radillustrates.com.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 4-7PM
Cartoonist Megan Kelso at Lion's Tooth!
Author of Who Will Make the Pancakes
Come hang with Megan Kelso, the award-winning artist behind the legendary mini comic Girlhero (compiled in Queen of the Black Black), as well as the recently relaunched Artichoke Tales and the brand new collection Who Will Make the Pancakes.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Taken collectively, Who Will Make the Pancakes showcases Kelso's unique voice in graphic fiction (one more in tune with writers such as Alice Munro, Sarah Waters, or Ann Patchett than most graphic novelists) and a stylistic command that tailors her approachable and warm cartooning style for each story's needs.
- The Guardian, Best Graphic Novels of 2022
- Publishers Weekly, Best Graphic Novels of 2022
Taken collectively, Who Will Make the Pancakes showcases Kelso's unique voice in graphic fiction (one more in tune with writers such as Alice Munro, Sarah Waters, or Ann Patchett than most graphic novelists) and a stylistic command that tailors her approachable and warm cartooning style for each story's needs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Megan Kelso has been drawing comics for over 30 years. In 2007, she was invited by The New York Times to serialize her "Watergate Sue" comic as part of the weekly "Funny Pages" feature. In 2019, she was selected for a public art commission for Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, where she lives with her husband and daughter.
Megan Kelso has been drawing comics for over 30 years. In 2007, she was invited by The New York Times to serialize her "Watergate Sue" comic as part of the weekly "Funny Pages" feature. In 2019, she was selected for a public art commission for Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, where she lives with her husband and daughter.
Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 4-7PM
Reading and workshop with author Mary Helen Stefaniak
Author of The Six-Minute Memoir: Fifty-Five Short Essays on Life
Please join us for an evening with author Mary Helen Stefaniak, including a reading and a workshop, both free and open to the public.
SPECIAL PREORDER | Release date: March 21, 2023
The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil Warm, by Jeff Sharlet
From Jeff Sharlet, author of The Family and one of America's finest reporters and essayists comes an exploration of the powerful currents beneath the roiled waters of a nation coming apart.
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