Event

School Visit with Jason Walz

About the Book- Last Pick
In this first volume of Jason Walz's dystopian graphic novel trilogy, the kids last picked are humanity's last hope. Three years ago, aliens invaded Earth and abducted everyone they deemed useful. The only ones spared were those too young, too old, or too disabled to be of value. Living on Earth under the aliens harsh authoritarian rule, humanitys rejects do their best to survive. Their captors never considered them a threatuntil now. Twins Sam and Wyatt are ready to chuck their labels and start a revolution. Its time for the kids last picked to step into the game.

About the Author- Jason Walz
Jason Walz is a cartoonist and teacher working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born in the South, he bounced around between Kentucky and Tennessee before working his way up north. His debut graphic novel, Homesick, was nominated for an Eisner in 2014. He followed that up with the online comic series Crap Shoot, where he worked with some of todays biggest comic creators. He is also the author of A Story for Desmond, a comic about loss and the gifts left behind by those who are gone.

About the Visit- Highland Park Middle School
Jason Walz will be at the school at 9:00 a.m. to discuss and sign copies of his book, Last Pick.