YA Author Alan Gratz Teams Up with Comics Artist Brent Schoonover for New Graphic Novel

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences is pleased to present popular middle grade author Alan Gratz and comic book artist Brent Schoonover for a discussion and signing of Marvel’s latest graphic novel, “Captain America: The Ghost Army.”

The event will take place on Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch, 300 Clarkson Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011.

The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from the Novel Neighbor.

In this thrilling historical adventure set during World War II, Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) and his young sidekick, Bucky Barnes, encounter a threat like none they've ever seen -- a Ghost Army. The dead of this war and wars past are coming back to life, impervious to bullets, flames, or anything else the Allies can throw at them. The armies rise from the ground in the night and seem to disappear without a trace.

How can Cap and Buck fight something that's already dead?

Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz merges the worlds of historical fiction and super hero comics in this one-of-a-kind graphic novel that is sure to be met with major enthusiasm from fans of all ages.

Alan Gratz is the bestselling author of eighteen novels for young readers. His 2017 novel “Refugee” has spent more than three years on the New York Times bestseller list, and is the winner of 14 state awards. Alan’s 2022 novel “Two Degrees” and his 2021 novel “Ground Zero” were both instant #1 New York Times bestsellers.

Artist and illustrator Brent Schoonover’s distinctive retro illustrations have been featured in projects by Marvel and DC Comics.

Program sites are accessible. With at least two weeks' notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Call 314-994-3300 or contact us.