comics | Liam O'Donnell

Having a blast creating comics with kids at Toronto Public Library

by liam | May 17, 2014 | appearances, comics, education, Teacher's Guide, writing news

I’m mid-way through running a four week writing workshop for kids at the Toronto Public Library and I’m having a blast. This is the second year I’ve run the Get Graphic: Writing Comics (When You Can’t Draw) workshops and I’m having more...

How my words become amazing illustrations with Tank and Fizz

by liam | Feb 2, 2014 | comics, literacy, writing news

One of the best things about writing graphic novels for kids is watching my ideas take on a life of their own. And that’s exactly what’s happening with Tank & Fizz, my new mystery series coming soon from Orca Book Publishers. Mike Deas, the man behind...

Early holiday present brings new mystery series!

by liam | Dec 24, 2013 | comics, literacy, media, works in progress, writing news

With Christmas only a day away, I wanted to share with you a present from my creative pal, the amazing Mike Deas. Introducing Tank & Fizz, monster detectives extraordinaire: They are also stars of Tank & Fizz Mysteries my brand new series, illustrated by Mike...

Seeing E-books from three sides: why writers, readers and teachers win

by liam | Jul 10, 2013 | comics, education, literacy, media, writing news

If you haven’t already noticed, e-books have kinda knocked the whole publishing industry on its head. I haven’t written much about those changes around here, but I think about it a lot. That’s because I’m in the lucky position to see these...

Alternative Texts in Schools: Future of Videogames = History of Comics

by liam | Jun 29, 2013 | comics, education, gamebasedlearning, gaming, literacy, media, Teacher's Guide, video games

I spent much of June talking to teachers and other folks about video games in schools. I spoke about play and alternative texts with amazing educators at the recent 2013 COCA Retreat. And I had a blast at the Academy of the Impossible talking digital learning and...