Effects Of Pickled Herring book launch with Alex Schumacher!

The Cartoon Art Museum welcomes author/illustrator Alex Schumacher for a book launch celebrating his new graphic novel, The Effects of Pickled Herring. This event will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 2-4pm in the Cartoon Art Museum’s Drawing Room (aka Batman Armory). This middle grade graphic novel is an essential read for kids ages 8-12 years old and fun for the whole family. Schumacher will share some insight about the book followed by a short Q&A and signing. This event is free and open to the public.

About The Effects of Pickled Herring

The Effects of Pickled Herring by Alex Schumacher is a poignant coming-of-age graphic novel. As 12-year-old Micah Gadsky and his spirited sister Alana prepare for their dual bar and bat mitzvah, they grapple with a family secret that unravels their understanding of faith and identity. Micah's introspective nature and Alana's outgoing spirit collide, leading them to confront the complexities of growing up, and ultimately, the enduring power of familial bonds.

About Alex Schumacher

ALEX SCHUMACHER is an author/illustrator whose work has appeared in the form of picture books, comic strips, graphic novels, and too many paper napkins to count. From an early age, his cartoons were regularly displayed in a number of respectable kitchens by adoring relatives. Alex has also written for periodicals and websites such as Comicon.com, The Comic Book Yeti, and Monkeys Fighting Robots Magazine. While often lost in his imagination, he can mostly be found in San Francisco where he lives with his wonderful wife and beloved—but incredibly clingy—dog, Meldrick. Visit him online at https://alexschumacherart.com/.