media | Liam O'Donnell

Virtual Visits and Real Questions Answered

by liam | Mar 12, 2017 | appearances, comics, education, literacy, media

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been busy visiting schools talking to many young comic fans about writing and creating comics. And for some of the most fun visits, I haven’t even had to leave my office! I love doing virtual visits with schools around the...

Why I cannot wait to bring my Kano to school

by liam | Oct 4, 2014 | education, gamebasedlearning, gaming, media, Teacher's Guide, video games

Around the world, young computer makers are rejoicing. Kano has arrived. While I am definitely not young, I am right there geeking out with the kids. My own Kano kit arrived last week and I’ve been having a blast making music, designing new versions of Pong and...

Descent into Overworld gets a cover!

by liam | Sep 28, 2014 | media, writing news

Much happenings on the Battle for Minecraft front! First, I’ve just finished edits on book 1 in the series, Descent into Overworld. That means it’s off to the editor to squash bugs and fix errors. Before all that, though, there’s a cover to reveal...

This is why I write for kids

by liam | Jun 18, 2014 | comics, education, literacy, media, writing news

I know authors for adults get letters from their readers, but I doubt Margaret Atwood’s fan mail is created with crayons and comes with googly eyes. And that’s her loss. I love getting letters and emails from readers and recently an amazing teacher in the...

How my talk on comics got hijacked (and then saved) by that blocky game

by liam | Apr 29, 2014 | appearances, comics, gamebasedlearning, gaming, literacy, media, video games

So, here’s the scene: It’s a busy Saturday at the Toronto Public Library’s Book Bash children’s festival. There’s kids running around everywhere in the TPL’s Northern Branch. There’s stacks of books (obviously). There’s...