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Jimmy Gownley

Jimmy Gownley
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Jimmy Gownley

Jimmy Gownley began writing and drawing comics at the age of fifteen. He is an advocate for kids' comics, having co-founded the organization Kids Love Comics, which works to promote comic books and graphic novels as a valuable tool for literacy and... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. My motto is, "Never trust a person who has a motto."
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My life in 8 words: "Happy to be a cartoonist, dad, and husband"
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Her Permanent Record will be released on August 28, 2012 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Jan 16, 2012
Superheroes will be released on October 04, 2011 in Hardcover
Oct 04, 2011
Superheroes is now available in Hardcover
Oct 04, 2011
When the Past Is a Present is now available in Hardcover
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When the Past Is a Present will be released on October 04, 2011 in Hardcover
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The Whole World's Crazy will be released on October 04, 2011 in Hardcover
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The Whole World's Crazy is now available in Hardcover
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What Makes You Happy will be released on October 04, 2011 in Hardcover
Oct 04, 2011
What Makes You Happy is now available in Hardcover
Oct 04, 2011
The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff will be released on September 27, 2011 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Sep 27, 2011
The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
Sep 27, 2011
The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff will be released on September 27, 2011 in Hardcover
Sep 27, 2011
The Meaning of Life . . . and Other Stuff is now available in Hardcover
Sep 27, 2011
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True Things (Adults Don't Want Kids to Know) will be released on October 19, 2010 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
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True Things (Adults Don't Want Kids to Know) is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
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Jimmy Gownley Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. My motto is, "Never trust a person who has a motto." Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. Like Billy Corgan said; I fear that I am ordinary, just like everyone. Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. I procrasti...Oh, forget it. I'll answer this question later. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. The ability to sing! Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Humor, intelligence and warmth Learn more about Jimmy Gownley

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Onion AV Club, January 10, 2012
...a raw quality that works with the story to give the book a kid-indie look. Amelia Rules! (Renaissance) Jimmy Gownley’s series about a young girl adjusting to a new life after her parents’ divorce is a tribute to the power of friendship, with Amelia...
North Andover Eagle-Tribune, July 3, 2011
..."Babymouse" series by Jennifer and Matthew Holm, and Simon & Schuster picked up the "Amelia Rules" series by Jimmy Gownley. Here's a look at some other great new comics for kids, with thanks to Dave Burbank, the comics guru at the Takoma Park, Md.,...
Media Bistro, June 28, 2011
...Patton chose Fuller as the winner yesterday. The image embedded above showcases� the giveaway?s logo created by author/illustrator Jimmy Gownley. It features Amelia McBride, the protagonist of Gownley?s hit graphic novel series� Amelia Rules!...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 28, 2011
..."Babymouse" series by Jennifer and Matthew Holm, and Simon & Schuster picked up the "Amelia Rules" series by Jimmy Gownley. Here's a look at some other great new comics for kids, with thanks to Dave Burbank, the comics guru at the Takoma Park, Md.,...
Seattle Times, June 24, 2011
...with its "Babymouse"series by Jennifer and Matthew Holm, and Simon & Schuster picked up the "Amelia Rules"series by Jimmy Gownley. Here's a look at some other great new comics for kids, with thanks to Dave Burbank, the comics guru at the Takoma Park,...
KSHB, June 24, 2011
..."Babymouse" series by Jennifer and Matthew Holm, and Simon & Schuster picked up the "Amelia Rules" series by Jimmy Gownley. Here's a look at some other great new comics for kids, with thanks to Dave Burbank, the comics guru at the Takoma Park, Md.,...
Wired News, February 14, 2011
...power of stories and dreams. Read my full review here . Target age: middle grades Amelia Rules! series by Jimmy Gownley Amelia Rules! has been around for a while—nearly a decade, I think, but it’s not one that was really on my radar until...
Graphic Policy, August 31, 2011
...silly funny and the funny sublime. The world seems lighter after reading a Ray Friesen book." -- Jimmy Gownley, creator of Amelia Rules!"Ray Friesen is a veritable fount of silliness, and his Pirate Penguin vs. Ninja Chicken is a good example of that......
Panels on Pages, July 23, 2011
...Ben Towle (Center for Cartoon Studies/Disney/Hyperion) Amelia Rules!: True Things (Adults Don’t Want Kids to Know) , by Jimmy Gownley (Atheneum/Simon & Schuster) Binky to the Rescue , by Ashley Spires (Kids Can Press) Scratch9 , by Rob M. Worley and...
Cable's Chronicles, July 23, 2011
...Ben Towle (Center for Cartoon Studies/Disney/Hyperion) -Amelia Rules!: True Things (Adults Don’t Want Kids to Know), by Jimmy Gownley (Atheneum/Simon & Schuster) -Binky to the Rescue, by Ashley Spires (Kids Can Press) -Scratch9, by Rob M. Worley and...
Geek Feminism Blog, July 19, 2011
...is also on this quest and the competition is quite literally deadly! - The Amelia Rules! Series by Jimmy Gownley Amelia McBride and her mom move in with her former 80s rock star aunt after a divorce and Amelia quickly finds herself having to make new...
BW Media Spotlight, July 16, 2011
...by ShadowWing Tronix Amelia Rules #0 also featuring WJHC Renaissance Press (2005, for Free Comic Book Day) WRITER/ARTIST: Jimmy Gownley EDITOR: Michael Choen MARKETING, PROMOTION, & DESIGN ASSISTANCE: Karen Gownley http://www.ameliarules.com   WJHC...
GalleyCat, June 28, 2011
...Patton chose Fuller as the winner yesterday. The image embedded above showcases the giveaway’s logo created by author/illustrator Jimmy Gownley . It features Amelia McBride, the protagonist of Gownley’s hit graphic novel series  Amelia Rules!...
The Beat, June 27, 2011
...chose the winning librarian on Monday morning. Nearly 1,500 librarians entered to win between Friday and Sunday. Jimmy Gownley, author/illustrator of the AMELIA RULES! Series created the logo and artwork for the giveaway, which was displayed during the...