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David Betancourt and Silvia Foster-Frau show how superheroes, culture, and storytelling connect.
The Spider-Verse is filled with web-slingers from different worlds, each with their own battles, victories, and unforgettable stories. David Betancourt, a D.C. native and comic book journalist, joins Silvia Foster-Frau to break down how Spider-Man: Stories from the Spider-Verse brings fresh voices and new perspectives to the Marvel universe.
This collection introduces ten best-selling authors who reimagine the Spider-Verse with brand-new stories, including:
With contributions from New York Times best-selling authors like Tui Sutherland, Frederick Joseph, and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, this book reimagines the Spider-Verse for today’s generation—with action, humor, and heart.
In conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Silvia Foster-Frau, attendees will:
Attendees will also have the chance to receive a free copy of Spider-Man: Stories from the Spider-Verse (while supplies last), courtesy of the DC Public Library Foundation.
David Betancourt is an editor for Sports Memorabilia and Collectibles at The Athletic. He was previously an Eiser Award-nominated staff writer in the Style section of The Washington Post covering all aspects of comic book culture and is the author of the book "The Avengers Assembled."
Silvia Foster-Frau is a national investigative reporter covering immigration at The Washington Post. She previously wrote about access to safe drinking water and before that, reported on mass shootings and AR-15s. She was a lead reporter for the “American Icon” series at the Post which won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize. She is also president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists – D.C. Chapter.
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AGE GROUP: | 5 - 12 Years Old | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |
EVENT TYPE: | Beyond the Book | Author Talk |
