TILLIE WALDEN’S CLEMENTINE BOOK ONE TOUR ADDS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF SPECIAL GUESTS
“Depictions of trauma, animosity, and romance intersect in this unflinchingly brutal survival horror tale that is not without hope.” – Publishers Weekly
Skybound Comet today announced an impressive lineup of special guests joining award-winning writer/artist Tillie Walden (Spinning, On A Sunbeam) on the Clementine Book One Book Tour at stops across America this summer. The tour will support the release of Walden’s new Young Adult graphic novel that begins a trilogy set in the world of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead and will be available everywhere books are sold June 28, 2022. Clementine Book One also marks the official launch of Skybound Comet, a new original graphic novel imprint aimed at Young Adult (Ages 12+) and Middle Grade (Ages 8-12) audiences.
In celebration of the release of Walden’s highly anticipated graphic novel, the Clementine Book One Book Tour kicks off June 25 with special appearances at ALA Annual Conference in Washington D.C. and will continue with tour stops in major cities across America through July.
Tillie Walden’s in-person appearances will include book signings and at many stops, insightful conversations with Walden and a diverse roster of special guests that includes some of the most accomplished talent working in the worlds of books and comics today.
These guests include G. Willow Wilson (writer, co-creator of Ms. Marvel), Jeremy Holt (writer, Made in Korea), George Gustines (The New York Times), Robin Brenner (President, ALA GNCRT), Shannon Watters (writer, co-creator of Lumberjanes), Terry Blas (writer, Lifetime Passes and Who Was the Voice of the People) and Andréa Gilroy (owner, Books with Pictures – Eugene).
Full details of each appearance are listed below.
East Coast Book Tour
Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, June 26 – Washington, D.C.
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Appearing at Image Comics booth (#1332) and other activations including:
#OwnVoice Adventures in YA/Middle Grade Comics with Skybound Comet
- Saturday, June 25 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. ET
- Featuring Tillie Walden, Mairghread Scott (writer, Sea Serpent’s Heir Book One), and Tri Vuong (co-writer & co-artist, Everyday Hero Machine Boy; writer & artist, LEGO Ninjago Vol. 1: Garmadon). Moderated by Candice Wing-yee Mack (Manager, Young Adult Services, LA Public Library).
Skybound Comet: Explore New YA & Middle Grade Graphic Novel Worlds
- Sunday, June 26 1:30 – 2:20 p.m. ET
- Featuring Tillie Walden, Mairghread Scott, Tri Vuong, and Alex Antone (Senior Editor, Skybound Entertainment). Moderated by Moni Barrette (President-Elect ALA GNCRT; co-founder, Creators! Assemble Inc).
Clementine Book One ALA Signing
- Sunday, June 26 3:00 – 3:50 p.m. ET
- Please visit the Image Comics booth (#1332) where Tillie Walden will be signing copies of Clementine Book One.
Sunday, June 26 – Washington, D.C.
6:30 p.m. ET start time
Jeremy Holt in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Monday, June 27 – New York, NY
7:00 p.m. ET start time in the Rare Book Room
George Gustines in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Wednesday, June 29 – New York, NY
5:00 p.m. ET start time
Book Signing
Thursday, June 30 – Boston, MA
7:00 p.m. ET start time in the Used Book Cellar
Robin Brenner in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
West Coast Book Tour
Monday, July 25 – Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PT start time
Shannon Watters in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Tuesday, July 26 – Los Angeles, CA
Collector’s Paradise (North Hollywood)
5:00-7:00 p.m. PT
Book Signing
Thursday, July 28 – Portland, OR
Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing
7:00 p.m. PT start time
Terry Blas in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Friday, July 29 – Eugene, OR
5:30 p.m. PT start time
Andréa Gilroy in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
Saturday, July 30 – Virtual Event
Dallas Public Library’s FanCentral
8:00 a.m. PT start time
Author Chat with Special Guest Tillie Walden and Rudolph Rihner (Manager – Public Service, Dallas Public Library)
Saturday, July 30 – Seattle, WA
2 p.m. PT start time
G. Willow Wilson in Conversation with Tillie Walden + Book Signing
It’s a new beginning for Clementine, the star of the bestselling THE WALKING DEAD video games, in Clementine Book One, as she’s back on the road, looking to put her traumatic past behind her and forge a new path all her own. But when she comes across an Amish teenager named Amos, the unlikely pair journeys north to an abandoned ski resort in Vermont, where they meet up with a small group of teenagers attempting to build a new, walker-free settlement. As friendship, rivalry, and romance begin to blossom amongst the group, the harsh winter soon reveals that the biggest threat to their survival…might be each other.
Clementine Book One (Diamond Code MAY218587, ISBN: 978-1-5343-2128-1) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, June 22 and everywhere books are sold on June 28.
Clementine merchandise, including special book tour apparel, is available now from the Skybound online store.
For more info and updates on Skybound Comet, visit www.skyboundcomet.com.
