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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Hello, Canada 🇨🇦 Come to Kidsbooks on West Broadway in Vancouver, BC. Sunday, October 11 for a 3:00-4:30 PM drop-in signing. I’ll be signing the new Mr. Wolf’s Class book, and whatever else you’ve got. Please help spread the word. 📚😎💚⭐️

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Today, Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Clackamas Town Center Barnes and Noble (Building a Culture of Reading in Your Classroom Event) 11-4 PM (I will do a reading with other authors at 11 AM and then later I will be on a panel with other guests 2PM, and will sign books after each event.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

⭐️📚 Mr. Wolf’s Class Book Six: THE NEW STUDENT comes out Tuesday, August 4 from Graphix and Scholastic. Colors by @aleclongstreth.bsky.social Find it wherever books are sold. But all the cool kids support their local independent bookstores.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📚⭐️One week until my new book comes out! The New Student is the sixth Mr. Wolf’s Class graphic novel for kids. Colors by @aleclongstreth.bsky.social Edited by Emily Nguyen Published by Graphix. Out 8/4/2026

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Mr. Wolf’s Class Book Six THE NEW STUDENT comes out in ten days! Save the date. Details as alt text on the first image.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

⭐️🎉 Mr. Wolf’s Class Book Six—THE NEW STUDENT is just two weeks away from publication (August 4, 2026) published by Graphix. Ask your local indie. Interior book colors by Alec Longstreth. Edited by Emily Nguyen. I’ll be doing several book events in the Pacific NW. see my profile link for details.

Graphic novel book cover for Mr. Wolf’s Class THE NEW STUDENT by Aron Nels Steinke. An anthropomorphic raccoon sits on a classroom desk and holds a ball while several kids look on with excitement. But off to the right Randy (a cat) is clearly unhappy about the new student.

Interior panels showing the new student arriving to class for the first time.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Bay Area folks, please come see me and @oneofthejohns.bsky.social and @nidhiart.bsky.social battle it out at Rakestraw Books on March 3rd at 4:30, Books on B on March 5 at 4:00, and @lindentree.bsky.social on March 6 at 6:00 to find out who will be the winner of the coveted golden pencil.

Event poster showing cartoonists wrestling. Bay Area folks, please come see me and @oneofthejohns.bsky.social and @nidhiart.bsky.social battle it out at Rakestraw Books on March 3rd at 4:30, Books on B on March 5 at 4:00, and @lindentree.bsky.social on March 6 at 6:00 to find out who will be the winner of the coveted golden pencil.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

It was an honor to be on The Children’s Book Podcast this week with host @matthewcwinner.bsky.social we talk about Speechless and kids comics. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Here’s the back cover, which clearly doesn’t match the art style or clothing style of the front. Also notice the back foot bending but not touching the horizon line.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Convince me this book cover isn’t AI. This is from a big publisher and huge author. They could have paid a black artist. They could have paid anyone to actually make a decent cover. Instead they went with slop.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Visiting schools in Seattle and Poulsbo. Tomorrow is the Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival 11-3 at the North Kitsap High School. Lots of cool folks like @danacorn.bsky.social @kristinvarner.bsky.social @jessixabagley.bsky.social and many more will be there.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Join me and tons of kidlit authors this Saturday from 11-3 at the North Kitsap High School for the 2nd annual Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival!

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Just a reminder that the #pdxbookfest is tomorrow. And I’m doing two events.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

⭐️🎉 Cover reveal for Mr. Wolf’s Class Book Six—THE NEW STUDENT (August 4, 2026) published by @graphixbooks 🎉⭐️ 📚 Preorder today with your local bookstore or wherever you get books today!

Zora, an anthropomorphic raccoon sits atop a desk in her classroom holding a red ball with students all around her. This is the cover to Mr. Wolf’s Class Book Six—THE NEW STUDENT.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

I got the new zine from @tugboatcity.bsky.social and Galen Longstreth! 🔥🔥🔥

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

I had an incredible time at the San Diego Book Festival today. Thank you to all the folks who came to my panel and/or came to my signing. Met so many great folks today. Thank you to Warwicks Books and KPBS, Fiona and Natalie, Chris Baron, Sally Pla, and Virginia Loh-Hagan.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

I’ll be at the University of San Diego next Saturday Aug 23rd for the KPBS San Diego Book Festival. I’ll be on a morning panel and then book signing after. www.kpbs.org/sdbookfestival

KPBS presents the San Diego Book Festival presented by the University of San Diego. Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 10AM - 4PM https://www.kpbs.org/sdbookfestival

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

That last one on the right was selected and then developed into this cover with guidance from @shecallsmecdawg.bsky.social and colors by @charmgardens.com

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Cover sketches from Speechless. I’m currently doing cover sketches for MWC 6, so I thought I’d pull these out and share them with you. I always provide at least 5-10 sketches. Then refine from there once my design and editorial team gives feedback. @graphixbooks

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

My son came home today and uttered the best words I’ve heard in a long time. “Can we keep watching Seven Samurai tonight?”

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Got to meet the incredibly talented @charmgardens.com who colored Speechless at @torontocomics today. Head to table 103 if you are here too. Go check out their work!

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

📚⭐️🇨🇦 I’ll be in Toronto this weekend for the Toronto Comics Arts Festival. A million thanks to TCAF and Scholastic Canada for the invitation. I’ve got several panels and two signings.

If you want to come get a copy of Speechless signed aim for those two signings. The event is free and open to the public. I’ll also be doing a separate panel on Friday for the Libraries and Education day. Hope to see you there, Toronto-area folks!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH

11:30 AM – Panels, Pages, and Protests: Defending Graphic Literature for Young Readers

1:00 PM – Scholastic Booth Signing
Booth 153-156

4:00 PM – Drawing Together – TCAF Edition

5:00 PM – What Should I Read Next? New and Notable Graphic Novels for Kids, Teen, and All Ages Panel

10:15 AM – Kids Comics Now: New and Upcoming Titles and What to Read Next Panel

12:00 PM – Scholastic Booth Signing
Booth 153-156

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Looking forward to TCAF this weekend. My first time.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

MWC 6: The New Student inks are 100% complete. And Alec Longstreth is busy coloring them. Publication is set for August 2026 from Graphix

Shot of my computer screen with an ink drawing of Mr. Wolf exiting his school with his bicycle.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Got my Goodnight Moon stamps. We are incredibly lucky that the loveliest and weirdest book is also the most beloved and read by parents and young children for years and years. In an alternate universe it would have gone relatively unnoticed. Love Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Some recent school visit drawings. I draw the main character live at the school and then I add more details after I’m done and then email the drawing to the school to print and pass out to each student.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I’ve got one last public event in Portland for you to come see me talk about Speechless and get your books signed. Sunday, May 18 at 1:00 PM at @achildrensplace at 1423 NE Fremont St. if you’ve been waiting to come see me this is your chance.

Sunday, May 18 at 1:00 PM at A Children’s Place at 1423 NE Fremont St.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Seattle area folks, I’ll be at @thirdplacebooks Ravenna this Thursday for a book talk and signing starting at 6:00. If you can, register for the event so we know you’re coming. I still have some free Speechless tote bags to give away, while supplies last.

Author photo of Aaron Nels Steinke and the book cover of Speechless accompanied by the text: Third Place Books Presents at Ravenna—Aron Steinke Thu 5/8 at 6PM.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

📚⭐️ Saturday, April 26, I’ll be at at @floatingworld.bsky.social in Portland, OR with @oneofthejohns.bsky.social We will be in conversation and to sign and read from our new books. Clarification: this event was originally scheduled for another date.

Poster showing Aron Nels Steinke with his kids graphic novel Speechless and Jonathan Hill with his kids graphic novel Lizard Boy 2. At Floating World Comics, Lloyd Center, April 2 at 4:00 PM in Portland, OR.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I’ll be in Camas at Bookish today at 2 PM. Come by and say hi and support this amazing small business.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I’ll be at Sunrise Books on 46th and NE Fremont tomorrow (Saturday, 4/12) at 11 AM.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Tonight from 4-6 I’ll be signing copies of SPEECHLESS at @cosmicmonkeycomics.bsky.social on Sandy Blvd. I’ll have a free Speechless tote bag to give away with each book purchased while supplies last.

Tonight from 4-6 I’ll be signing copies of SPEECHLESS at Cosmic Monkey Comics 5335 NE Sandy Blvd. In Portland, OR. I’ll have a free Speechless tote bag to give away with each book purchased while supplies last.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Here’s what the live drawing looks like vs the finished version I l leave behind for students when I visit schools.

Drawing of Mr wolf playing basketball with Sampson.

Drawing of a recess scene. Mr. Wolf plays basketball against Sampson in the background.

Drawing of students playing four square.

Students play four square in the foreground with a more elaborate recess scene behind them.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I’ll be at Words Bookstore in Maplewood, NJ tomorrow (Thursday 3/27) from 4:30-6:00 to talk about my new book and sign books for folks. Come on by.

Words Maplewood’s Bookstore awning and front windows.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Got a little hike in after my school visit today.

It’s me. I’m sorry, but I kind of don’t want to describe myself. I’m smiling in nature.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

My book made it to number 4! Thank you all for helping me pay off my advance. 😅

The PNBA Early and Middle Grade Readers bestseller list for March 16. Speechless by Aron Nels Steinke has moved from number 8 to number 4 on the list.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Had an incredible time at @powellsbooks today! Thank you to everyone who came out! Made my day! 💚🙏

Aron Nel Steinke takes a selfie in front of the Powell’s marquee with his name on it.

Alex plays against Mira in a game of tetherball.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I’ll be at @powells.bsky.social downtown today at 3 PM to talk about my book and sign copies.

Aron Nels Steinke
Saturday, March 15 @ 3 PM (PT) Powell’s City of Books

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🙌🫠🙏📚💚Thank you to you all for your support. SPEECHLESS is a PBNA bestseller! ⚡️

Speechless is listed at no. 8 on the PNBA bestseller list for March 8 in the category of Early and Middle Readers.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I’ll be at Green Bean Books tomorrow at 2 PM and Revolution’s Book Shop at 5 PM.

Three copies of speechless with the text we can’t wait!

Poster says, “You get your ideas” cartoonists talk with Lark Pien and Aron Nels Steinke, moderated by T Edward Bak.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I’ll be in Hood River at the Columbia Center for the Arts @columbiaarts.org with @waucomabooks.bsky.social to sign copies of my new book. Buddies @oneofthejohns.bsky.social and @mikelawred.bsky.social will be there too!

Photo of Aron Nels Steinke and SPEECHLESS book cover with the tag line: a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

SPEECHLESS comes out tomorrow 3/4. I’ll be at Island Books on Mercer Island, WA at 4:30 to talk about it and sign copies.

Sandwich board: 3/4 Aron Steinke, 3/7: Ben Clayton, Andy Musser, Corey Tabor, 3/10 Kik Bussing

Poster shows my books and says Aron Nels Steinke March 4 at 4:30 PM

A speechless galley is next to Poof by Clayton and Musser.

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

My most recent school visit drawings. I always take what live, and then edit or redraw them into a full scene at 8.5x11 inches so kids can have a copy as a keepsake. I prefer to do them on paper, but 3/4 here are done with Procreate.

Mr wolf and his students play outside. Sampson swings and says, Weee!

Mr. Wolf wears pajamas and teaches his students at the carpet.

Oscar eats a slice of pizza as other kids play outside in Mr Wolf’s Class.

A new student beats Mr. Wolf at a game of chess while other kids play around.

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