Josh Elder
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Josh Elder is an American
journalist, lecturer and writer, primarily of comic books and graphic novels.
. A former associate editor at "Wizard Magazine", Elder also serves as noted graphic novel reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times
and Director of Operations for the literacy advocacy group Reading with Pictures. He regularly gives workshops on creating comics and graphic novels at schools, libraries and universities across the country. He has also participated in and led professional development seminars for teachers and librarians—including the New York Public School system and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Josh graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelors degree in Film and currently resides in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
the primary writer (or co-writer) of a published book with an ISBN.
contest and being named one of the 25 great graphic novels for kids by the School Library Journal
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journalist, lecturer and writer, primarily of comic books and graphic novels.
Biography
Josh Elder (sometimes credited as Joshua Elder) is an award winning comic book author and the creator (along with artist Erich Owen) of the graphic novel series and nationally syndicated comic strip Mail Order NinjaMail Order Ninja
Mail Order Ninja is an original English-language manga written by Joshua Elder and illustrated by Erich Owen. It was the winner of Tokyopop's fifth Rising Stars of Manga competition...
. A former associate editor at "Wizard Magazine", Elder also serves as noted graphic novel reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
and Director of Operations for the literacy advocacy group Reading with Pictures. He regularly gives workshops on creating comics and graphic novels at schools, libraries and universities across the country. He has also participated in and led professional development seminars for teachers and librarians—including the New York Public School system and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Josh graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelors degree in Film and currently resides in Albany Park, Chicago, IL.
Published works
This table lists only works in which Elder isthe primary writer (or co-writer) of a published book with an ISBN.
| Title | Primary artist | Publisher | Pub. Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Stars of Manga Rising Stars of Manga Rising Stars of Manga was an English-language comic anthology published by TOKYOPOP from 2002 to 2008, and a contest held by the same company. It was originally semi-annual, but switched to annual beginning with the 6th volume.... Vol. 5 |
Erich Owen | Tokyopop Tokyopop Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well... |
2005 | ISBN#978-1595328151 |
| Mail Order Ninja Mail Order Ninja Mail Order Ninja is an original English-language manga written by Joshua Elder and illustrated by Erich Owen. It was the winner of Tokyopop's fifth Rising Stars of Manga competition... Vol. 1 |
Erich Owen | Tokyopop Tokyopop Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well... |
2006 | ISBN#978-1598167283 |
| Mail Order Ninja Mail Order Ninja Mail Order Ninja is an original English-language manga written by Joshua Elder and illustrated by Erich Owen. It was the winner of Tokyopop's fifth Rising Stars of Manga competition... Vol. 2 |
Erich Owen | Tokyopop Tokyopop Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well... |
2006 | ISBN#978-1598167290 |
| Love Bytes | Gigi | Platinum Studios Platinum Studios Platinum Studios, Inc. is a publicly traded media company based in the United States. It controls a large independent library of comic book characters, which it seeks to adapt, produce, and license for all forms of media including print, film, online, mobile / wireless, gaming, and merchandising... |
2007 | ISBN#978-1934220344 |
| StarCraft: Frontline Vol. 1 | Ramanda Karga | Tokyopop Tokyopop Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well... |
2008 | ISBN#978-1427807212 |
| StarCraft: Frontline Vol. 2 | Ramanda Karga | Tokyopop Tokyopop Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well... |
2009 | ISBN#978-1427808318 |
| StarCraft: Frontline Vol. 3 | Ramanda Karga | Tokyopop Tokyopop Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well... |
2009 | ISBN#978-1427808325 |
| StarCraft: Frontline Vol. 4 | Ramanda Karga | Tokyopop Tokyopop Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well... |
2009 | ISBN#978-1427816986 |
Awards
Elder's awards include Mail Order Ninja winning the Grand Prize in the 2005 Rising Stars of MangaRising Stars of Manga
Rising Stars of Manga was an English-language comic anthology published by TOKYOPOP from 2002 to 2008, and a contest held by the same company. It was originally semi-annual, but switched to annual beginning with the 6th volume....
contest and being named one of the 25 great graphic novels for kids by the School Library Journal
School Library Journal
The School Library Journal is a monthly magazine with articles and reviews for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with a focus on technology and multimedia. Reviews are included for preschool to 4th grade,...