Graphic Novelist James Spooner to Speak at BCC

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host graphic novelist, filmmaker, and tattoo artist James Spooner for a free talk on Wednesday, April 30, at 2 p.m.

The event, titled "The Ripple Effect Is Wild: How Small Projects Can Have Huge Unexpected Impacts," will be held in the Connector on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street.

Spooner's presentation will focus on the value of community engagement over social media metrics.

His debut graphic novel, "The High Desert," was recognized as a top book of 2022 by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, and The New York Public Library. He also co-edited "Black Punk Now," an anthology of Black punk writers and comic creators, which received accolades from Pitchfork and The Guardian and a Kirkus star. His second memoir is scheduled for publication later this year.

Spooner directed the documentary Afro-Punk and co-founded the Afro Punk Festival. He continues to present screenings of Afro-Punk and give talks on punk culture, comics, and Black identity.

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