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Tempe FanCon returns on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing exciting action hero sightings, fun games and activities, artist and author displays and much more. Each year in January, Tempe FanCon brings together fans from across the Valley for a celebration of all things cosplay, comics and pop culture. Fans can enjoy an all ages event jam-packed with excitement, including costume contests, photo opps and nearly 100 vendors. Here's what to expect:

• Artist and author displays
• Cosplay-themed shopping experiences
• A costume contest for all ages with fantastic prizes
• Activities for all ages:

Game room

Escape room

Art booths

Photo booth

Inflatable games

Photo opportunities with local cosplayers

Delicious food from local food trucks

Watch a video for a sneak peek at the FanCon experience!

As part of our lead-up to Tempe FanCon, we're offering several events:Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. - The Tools of CosplayJan. 17 at 6 p.m. - Who is a Female Action Hero? Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. - Page Possibilities: Comic Coasters

Now expanded! Last year's escape room was a smashing success, so we've made it bigger and better! To reserve a chance to escape the room at FanCon, register in-person starting at 9:45 a.m. the day of the event. We'll also host the escape room after FanCon starting Jan. 28 through Feb. 2, with registration available online for these dates beginning the day of FanCon.

Comics are cool! Here's why...

Comics and graphic novels can encourage literacy and boost reading skills in many ways:

• Images provide the context necessary to help build vocabulary for ESL & reluctant readers.
• The slow pace of analyzing images and pausing in between panels encourages time to reflect and builds reading comprehension.
• Colorful graphics and exciting story lines can captivate attention span & interest of all ages.

That's why Tempe Public Library's librarians love reading of ANY kind!

Visit tempepubliclibrary.org/FanCon for more event details.

Media contacts:

Savannah Harrelson, savannah_harrelson@tempe.gov

Susie Steckner, susie_steckner@tempe.govLibrary contact:480-350-5500

Original source can be found here.