Here is a list of in-person and online events I'll be doing for the release of REBEL GENIUS -- coming oct. 4th!

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REBEL GENIUS will be released on Oct. 4th. And Macmillan has just announced a sweepstakes. You can enter to win a piece of original art (drawn by me), a signed poster, and a copy of REBEL GENIUS in hardcover. They will select 3 grand prize winners and 3 runners up. (The runners up receive the book and poster only.)
When you enter, you can also ask me a question. Some of the questions will be answered in an upcoming Google Hangout, details of which will be announced soon.

Her...e is the link to enter! Good luck!

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The release of my first fantasy novel, Rebel Genius, is almost here! And I'll be doing a few talks and signings in California to celebrate its release. Check the event links for more info -- they usually require a book purchase for the signing. Here's the rundown:

Oct. 4th, 7PM
Launch Event with Leigh Bardugo (Six of Crows)
Location: Glendale Adult Recreation Center 201 East Colorado, Glendale, CA 91205...
http://www.shoponceuponatime.com/…/leigh-bardugos-troublema…

Oct. 6th, 6PM
Book Signing + Talk @ Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
Location: 5943 Balboa Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92111
http://www.mystgalaxy.com/…/michael-dante-dimartino-signs-s…

Oct. 7th, 7PM
Book Signing + Talk @ Barnes & Noble the Grove
Location: The Grove, Los Angeles, CA 90036
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061804667-0

Oct. 10th, 7PM
Book Signing/Event with Gene Yang @ Kepler’s Books
Location: 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
http://www.keplers.com/…/michael-di-martino-conversation-ge…

I will also be doing some events online during that week -- details to come…

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Back in May, I did an interview with Mashable about Rebel Genius. Here it is! Rebel Genius releases on Oct. 4.

http://mikedimartinostory.com/…/rebel-genius-interview-with…

Back in May, I did an interview with Mashable about Rebel Genius. Here it is! Rebel Genius releases on Oct. 4.
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For those in the LA area, I will be appearing with the amazing Leigh Bardugo for a book talk and signing in Glendale. It’s on Oct. 4th -- the day my book comes out so come out and help me celebrate!
Details at the link.

-Note that the event is taking place not at the bookstore itself, but at the Glendale Adult Recreation Center.

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The release of my first novel, “Rebel Genius” is coming next month, on Oct. 4th! If you preorder the book, you’ll receive a limited-edition poster of the amazing cover art by Nicolas Delort, signed by me. You can preorder the book anywhere, then go to bit.ly/2bojkSh to claim your poster! Can’t wait to share this new epic adventure with you all!

Pre-order a copy of Rebel Genius and submit your receipt here by Monday, October 3rd to receive a signed poster! (While supplies last)
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rebelgeniuses: “ Every day of SDCC 2016 we’ll be revealing the portrait of a character in the upcoming Rebel Genius by Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Legend of...
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Michael Dante DiMartino's 'Rebel Genius' is a fantasy grounded in art and creativity.
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rebelgeniuses: “Every day of SDCC 2016 we’ll be revealing the portrait of a character in the upcoming Rebel Genius by Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Legend of...
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The official Rebel Genius Tumblr page is up and all this week they are revealing some character sketches and brief excerpts from the book.

I won't be able to attend Comic Con this year but my soon-to-be-published novel will be there representing me along with the fine people at Macmillan. They will be giving out some advance reader copies of the book along with a poster. Come by Macmillan Children's Publishing Group (MCPG) Booth #1117 on Friday at 11:30am to receive a REBEL GENIUS galley and cover poster. There are limited available!

Also, there is a special limited-edition signed (by me!) and numbered REBEL GENIUS poster. Use the password "Giacomo" at the MCPG booth.

And if you're not at Comic Con or miss this giveaway the book will be available everywhere on October 4th! And I'll be doing a few events in California for the release. Details to come!

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I’m excited to finally share some of what I’ve been writing this past year. EW.com has a preview of the cover for my first novel, coming out this fall. They also have an excerpt from the first chapter.

http://www.ew.com/…/20…/02/04/michael-dimartino-rebel-genius

Books Get a sneak peek at Rebel Genius, from Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creator Michael DiMartino -- exclusive by Isabella Biedenharn • @isabella324 Share Tweet Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest Share on Tumblr Enlarge Photo Close Share Tweet Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest Share on Tumblr…
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I’ll be appearing at Bookcon in Chicago in May, speaking about my middle-grade fantasy novel, now titled “Rebel Genius.” Details here:

http://www.thebookcon.com/en/guests/2016-Guests/

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Congrats to Gene Yang and Gurihiru -- Smoke and Shadow is #2 on the NYT bestseller list!

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The new Avatar comic is out!

The #1 New York Times best-seller is back with a brand-new series!
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Bryan, Janet, and I will be doing a signing at Barnes & Noble at The Grove, Sept. 29! Check out the flyer for details.

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Korra comics are coming your way in the future!

The Legend of Korra co-creators have announced a new graphic novel series that will expand on Korra and Asami's relationship.
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Michael Dante DiMartino updated their cover photo.
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