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Jamar Nicholas

@jamarnicholas.bsky.social
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Author-illustrator, Cartoonist, Creator of the LEON THE EXTRAORDINARY series (Scholastic / Graphix). LEON: WORST FRIENDS FOREVER in stores now! linktr.ee/jamarnicholas rep: Daniel Lazar / Writers House

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John Gallagher Cartoonist @johnbgallagher.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Tomorrow at Captain Blue Hen Comics in Newark, DE! 12 Noon-2PM! Hanging with @jamarnicholas.bsky.social , signing books, and having fun! Come on by!
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Brad Guigar @bradguigar.com · 31/07/2026
If you're unable to make it to Columbus for ComicLab LIVE, you can catch the livestream! Details ▶️ nationalcartoonists.com/2026-livestr... Our guests will be @jamarnicholas.bsky.social, @findingdeefish.bsky.social, and @terrilibenson.bsky.social Tickets are just $12! Get yours by Tuesday!
ComicLab LIVE logo features photos of Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett
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Reimena Yee 🦇 @reimenayee.com · 12/09/2025
I’ve a new comic up at the COMICS OFF THE PAGE exhibition at Melbourne’s Pink Ember Studio! The exhibition features experimental comics that go beyond the confines of a 2D space. Mine is a single comic page about process that is itself deconstructed into its layers
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Mike Manley @drawmanley.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
This week it’s Ask The Cartoonists time on the podcast. Your Three Expert cartoonists of note answer your questions about cartooning, comics and more! @jamarnicholas.bsky.social @steveconley.bsky.social
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Pat Higgins @pat-higgins.com · 28/06/2025
Awesome first day at the National Cartoonists Society booth at the ALA conference in Philly! I’ll be there again tomorrow. I’ll also be doing a panel at 12:30 with my buddies, @jamarnicholas.bsky.social, @bradguigar.com , and @chuckdillon.bsky.social, moderated by NCS prez Karen Evans! See ya there!
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
American Library Association is Ringing the Bell 🛎 in Philly this week/end! I'll be running the The National Cartoonists Society compound on the show floor, as well as meeting YOU! I have a signing at the Scholastic booth #1805 on Sunday 3pm so tell your people! More programming to be announced!
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Proud to announce that for the first time, @nationalcartoonists will be exhibiting at @americanlibraryassociation! Philly and The NCS Philadelphia Chapter will be front and center for this amazing conference, connecting with YOU, so let's Ring the bell! 🔔 See me on the show floor and at Scholastic
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Mike Manley @drawmanley.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Join the boys @jamarnicholas.bsky.social and @steveconley.bsky.social and yours truly as we welcome Fabrice Sapolsky to the livestream this Wednesday
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Multiverse @multiversephilly.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
We're hosting the Book Nook at @fanexpophilly.bsky.social next week! Come by Saturday from 1-2pm for signing with @jamarnicholas.bsky.social . #philadelphia #philly #graphicnovel
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Mike Manley @drawmanley.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Everyone has questions about comics— from drawing and writing to how to network or better use social media and more! We just know you’ve got burning questions! So join your friendly experts @jamarnicholas.bsky.social and @steveconley.bsky.social and yours truly as we answer your questions live!
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Mike Manley @drawmanley.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Join the boys @jamarnicholas.bsky.social @steveconley.bsky.social and yours truly as we welcome Cully Hamner @cullyhamner.bsky.social to this weeks livestream!
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Mike Manley @drawmanley.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Join the boys and me @jamarnicholas.bsky.social and @steveconley.bsky.social as we walk, talk, chew the fat and draw live on the podcast this week.
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
In partnership with the The National Cartoonists Society , I am excited to announce that I will be hosting a great live webinar, showcasing the maestro, Sergio Aragones on April 28th! Free for NCS Members/$12 for non-members Register here and we'll see you soon! ncs.glueup.com/.../show-and...
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Mike Manley @drawmanley.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
This week the boys @jamarnicholas.bsky.social and @steveconley.bsky.social and I chop it up!
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Excited to learn that LEON has been nominated in the BEST MALE CHARACTER category for the 2025 The Glyph Awards! Honored by this news, and congrats to all the other stellar nominees! www.ecbacc.com/gcanominees2...
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Love all of this! So fortunate to have Brad in our chapter!
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
TOMORROW! Yours truly is the guest of honor at Moore College of Art & Design COMICS EXPO! Looks like a beautiful day to celebrate comics. I will be front and center surrounded by Philly cartoonists and my Philly chapter of the The National Cartoonists Society! Pull up and support! FREE!
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Brad Guigar @bradguigar.com · 24/03/2025
Need help leveling up your webcomic? I’m offering 30- & 60-minute consultations to tackle your biggest comics challenges! 🚀 Let’s strategize together:
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Schedule a one-on-one talk with Brad Guigar. We'll talk comics, social media, crowdfunding, merchandising — or whatever else is on your mind!
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Had a great chat with Calvin Reid from Publishers Weekly--now you can hear it! Thank you to everybody who helps lift my sails. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/...
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More to Come 663: Jamar Nicholas Interview
This week on More to Come, Calvin interviews cartoonist Jamar Nicholas, creator of the graphic novel ‘Leon: Worst Friends Forever’ (with color by Bonaio Rosado), the latest volume of his middle grade ...
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
I have limited USA school visit/appearance dates still available for this school year! Contact my people and let's get something on the books! thebookingbiz.com/client/jamar...
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Doc Moran @docmoran.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
My fanart piece of some of the characters of my friend @jamarnicholas.bsky.social #art #illustration #leon
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
@davidgallaher.bsky.social yoooo
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Nilah "Nine Jobs" Magruder @nilahmagruder.com · 28/01/2025
Understanding how to get better sleep is good info for everyone, but illustrators and animation professionals in particular, you should check out @oliviawalch.bsky.social's new book. It's time for you to get better sleep! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sleep-...
Cover art for the book SLEEP GROOVE: Why your body's clock is so messed up and what to do about it, by Olivia Walch, PhD.
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
3 QUESTIONS WITH JAMAR NICHOLAS - @joshuasmeaton.bsky.social was kind enough to talk to me! Fun quick interview. Thanks Josh! open.substack.com/pub/joshuasm...
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3 Questions With... Jamar Nicholas
A couple years ago Leon The Extraordinary burst on to the scene.
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Pat Higgins @pat-higgins.com · 11/01/2025
Ever wonder how I make the art for Hellscape Americana? Pencils + lettering are done digitally, then printed on bristol and inked by hand. You can check out the full process video on my Substack! open.substack.com/pub/phiggins... #comcs #makingcomics #illustration #cartooning #process #substack
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Pat Higgins @pat-higgins.com · 10/01/2025
CALLING ALL CARTOONISTS! The National Cartoonists Society has begun its annual call for entries for consideration for the NCS Divisional Reuben Awards! Call for Entries submission guidelines and entry form are live at: www.nationalcartoonists.com/awards/guide...
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Pop Culture Squad @popculturesquad.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
The #SquadCast kicks off 2025 with the amazing @jamarnicholas.bsky.social Tune in Tuesday!!#comics #ReadMoreComics www.youtube.com/live/OelDqbr...
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Brad Guigar @bradguigar.com · 31/12/2024
I was sharing some of these strategies with the Philly chapter of the NCS this week. It has been incredibly effective at growing an audience on Bluesky! buff.ly/3DbJvNx
Promo image for a tutorial that shares strategies for using Bluesky Starter Packs to grow an audience.
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR! May you get out of your own way and move forward with your goals! #nothingisimpossible
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Brad Guigar @bradguigar.com · 30/12/2024
Something to remember as you're making those New Year's Resolutions... be kind to yourself!
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Proud to announce that LEON: WORST FRIENDS FOREVER was picked as a Junior Library Guild gold standard selection, joining LEON THE EXTRAORDINARY with this great honor. Let's keep moving mountains! #JLGselection
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM JN and DOGMAN
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Mike Manley @drawmanley.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Join @jamarnicholas.bsky.social and @steveconley.bsky.social and myself tomorrow on our livestream 2024 wrap
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Nice interview with the CANVASREBEL folx! canvasrebel.com/meet-jamar-n...
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
More love from the UK! 🇬🇧 www.booktrust.org.uk/book/l/leon-...
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Cheers!🇬🇧
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
EDUCATORS! LIBRARIANS! PTO/A'S AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS! I'm taking school/library visit bookings for 2025. Contact my booking agent and secure your spot. thebookingbiz.com/client/jamar...
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Jamar Nicholas – The Booking Biz
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Had a great first time at #NCTE2024 in Boston doing workshops with educators and signing at the Scholastic booth. Signed a stack of my new Graphix poster before I left. Hope you get one!
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
If you like weekly video affirmations to keep your creative self moving forward, exclusive AMA (Ask me anything) podcasts that I do with my super-famous comic artist buddy Mike Hawthorne, and more Jamar, sign up for my Patreon campaign www.patreon.com/c/jamarnicho...
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
YO! Introducing myself. I'm an award-winning cartoonist, author/illustrator and creator of LEON THE EXTRAORDINARY, a middle-grade graphic novel series published by Scholastic Graphix. LEON: WORST FRIENDS FOREVER is the newest volume, in stores now! Nothing is impossible!
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Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
BRO I TOTALLY FORGOT I SIGNED UP FOR THIS BRO
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