Neuware - An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans get in touch with their geeky side by offering advice and creative ways to get involved, celebrate, and interact with their favorite fandoms!Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games, podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So, as the pop culture audience and all the geeky spaces grow to include more families and younger fans, it's high time for a guide to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many flourishing communities.With practical information and insight from a diverse and inclusive group of creators from across pop culture and specializing in a wide variety of mediums, Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect geeky primer for young fans. Organized by type of fandom medium, each chapter offers a brief introduction about each medium as well as plenty of easy to digest information on how to:\* Creating Fan Fic & Art\* Creating a Cosplay\* Starting a Podcast\* Designing and Creating Games (video games, tabletop, and other role playing games)\* Find and Create supportive Communities\* Learn about different types and popular conventions to attendWith eye-catching two-color illustrations throughout, playful sidebars, inspiring advice, fandom glossary, and interactive elements like quizzes and character sheets, Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect guide to help young fans navigate and contribute to the amazing space that is fandom.

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Title: A Kid's Guide to Fandom : Exploring Fan-Fic, Cosplay, Gaming, Podcasting, and More in the Geek World!
Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers Mai 2021
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0762498757
ISBN 13: 9780762498758
Binding: Taschenbuch
Illustrator: Perillo, Dave
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 191 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
Weight: 431 grams

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Help young fans get in touch with their inner geeks with the ultimate guidebook for creating, sharing, and enjoying the world of fandom.

Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games, podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So, it's high time for a guide to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many flourishing communities—from fan works to cosplay, gaming, podcasting, and more!

Filled with history, trivia, tips and advice to getting started, and insight from creators and artists from across pop culture and specializing in a wide variety of mediums, A Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect geeky primer for young fans. Organized by type of fandom medium, each chapter offers a brief introduction, facts, history sidebars, and easy to digest information on how to:

Create Fan Fic or Fan Art
Design and Create a Cosplay
Start a Podcast
Design and Create Games (video games, tabletop, and other role playing games)
Find and Create Supportive Communities
Find and Attend Conventions

Plus, interviews with popular creatives like Alan Gratz, Erin Lefler, Jen Bartel, Daniel Jos� Older, Rose Eveleth, Kat Kruger, Jordan Den� Ellis, Liz Crowder, and more.

About the Author

Amy Ratcliffe is part of many fandoms, including Star Wars, The Witcher, and anything Tolkien. She's cosplayed as Han Solo and Merida. She's the author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy and Elee and Me. She's the managing editor for Nerdist, a host, and an entertainment reporter. Based in Los Angeles with her husband and two cats, she's always looking forward to the next time she eats pizza.

Dave Perillo is a freelance illustrator and designer based out of the Philly burbs.

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