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Celebrating the Winners of the Awesome Con Cosplay Competition 2023

By |2023-06-29T10:20:53-04:00June 29th, 2023|Categories: News & Resources|Tags: , |

The much-awaited Awesome Con Cosplay Competition 2023 concluded with a bang, leaving attendees in awe of the incredible talent on display. Cosplayers from all over showcased their creativity and passion, bringing beloved characters to life in stunning fashion. Today, we're thrilled to announce the winners who truly stood out and impressed the judges. Let's [...]

Awesome Con Book Fair 2023, Presented by St. Martin’s Press, and powered by Loyalty Bookstores, and Lost City Books: A Literary Extravaganza!

By |2023-06-29T10:21:12-04:00June 29th, 2023|Categories: News & Resources|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The eagerly awaited  Awesome Con Book Fair, proudly presented by St. Martin's Press in partnership with Loyalty Bookstores and Lost City Books, ignited the passion of book lovers and literary enthusiasts at this year's Awesome Con in Washington DC over the weekend of June 16-18, 2023. This extraordinary celebration of literature and storytelling offered [...]

Junior Editions of Dugongs & Seadragons

By |2020-08-12T17:03:52-04:00August 12th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

What happens when nerdy marine biologists get together to play Dungeons & Dragons? Why, Dugongs & Seadragons of course! The team behind everyone's favorite marine science-inspired geek podcast have released several special Junior Editions of their campaign for our younger listeners to enjoy. The Junior Editions of this epic live gaming podcast will delight the [...]

3 more Awesome Bot coloring sheets

By |2020-08-09T10:21:53-04:00August 9th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Ready, set, color! Let's get artistic with everyone's favorite Awesome Con mascot, Awesome Bot! He's ready to *boop boop beep boop* - that's bot-speak for have a super fun time getting creative with you! Colored pencils? Check. Markers? Check. Awesome times? CHECK! Make sure to share using #ACJrAtHome and stay tuned for more entertaining content [...]

Nature Boom Time! from National Geographic Kids

By |2020-07-16T10:53:01-04:00July 16th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , , |

Want to learn more about the natural world in fun and interesting bite-sized segments? Our friends at  National Geographic have shared with us their amazing Nature Boom Time! library for you to enjoy while you're home! Of course you can totally go outside, as long as you wear a mask and practice social distancing, but [...]

2 Coloring sheets by Joker’s Harley Cosplay

By |2020-07-11T05:32:38-04:00July 11th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Hey puddin'! Joker's favorite girl, Joker's Harley Cosplay aka Alyssa R. King, has sent over some absolutely gorgeous coloring sheets to keep you busy. These fun coloring pages can adorn the walls of your bat cave, evil lair, or wherever you're stirring up trouble in Gotham City. Grab your crayons, colored pencils, markers - whatever [...]

Charlie Freaks Out by batteryPOP

By |2020-06-23T10:52:48-04:00June 23rd, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: |

Freak out with Charlie!! Thanks to our friends at batteryPOP, you can hear about all the awesome things that Charlie is freaking out over! Whether it's Star Wars, Minecraft, broccoli or Gloria Estefan, Charlie wants you to hear about it. You can check out all of the Charlie Freaks Out videos by batteryPOP on their [...]

Water glass music lessons by Wilfredo Morales

By |2020-06-23T10:57:50-04:00June 20th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Stuck at home but wanting to make some beautiful music? Lacking a more traditional musical instrument like a guitar or drums? Thanks to local music teacher Wilfredo Morales, it's time for you to let out your inner Mozart and make sweet sweet music using items everyone has in their home - glasses filled with water! [...]

Spider-Man Storytime with Andy Schmidt from Comics Experience

By |2020-06-17T08:11:36-04:00June 17th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , , |

Our spidey senses are tingling! It's time for a story about Spider-Man, thanks to Andy Schmidt from Comics Experience. Andy is a comic book writer and editor who has contributed his stories to 5-minute Spider-Man Stories and is ready to read one to you! Andy is one of the comic industry’s most well known teachers, [...]

Ricky Zoom Activity Pack

By |2020-06-02T09:17:40-04:00June 2nd, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Make Room for Ricky Zoom! Teaching friendship and teamwork and filled with zoomtastic bike rescues, it’s an aspirational show for your little ones. Download our Ricky Zoom App Welcome to Wheelford where you can explore Ricky’s world, play tons of games – just for preschoolers – and learn Bike Buddy skills! Make sure to share [...]

How to make Carlton from Cuddles and Rage

By |2020-05-26T07:31:02-04:00May 26th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Are you familiar with the oh-so-adorable-yet-slightly-disturbing diorama artwork of Cuddles and Rage? Their super sweet and slightly scary has style been to Awesome Con - and now it's coming straight to your home! Let's learn how to make Carlton, the adorable milk carton man from their book, Bites of Terror. Simply download and print the [...]

Coronavirus: A Book for Children from Candlewick Press (+ more Stay At Home Resources!)

By |2020-04-26T14:04:59-04:00April 26th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Looking for a way to talk about Coronavirus with your kids, in a real but easy-to-digest format? Thanks to our friends at Candlewick Press, you can do just that with Coronavirus: A Book for Children! Make sure to share using #ACJrAtHome and tag Candlewick Press to say "Thanks!" Candlewick Press can be found on Facebook, [...]

Peppa Pig Videos and Activities from Entertainment One

By |2020-05-04T10:39:33-04:00April 19th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Oink oink! Peppa Pig wants to help you and your little piggies have fun while at home. Find some oinktastic resources that all Peppa fans can enjoy, from activity sheets and crafts to the most delicious recipes. Join Peppa and her family on their adventures by building your own camper van with materials found at home, then [...]

Cute Animals On Fire Game thanks to Super Art Fight!

By |2020-04-11T16:32:42-04:00April 9th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: |

Who doesn't love cute, adorable animals... that are on fire!? Get ready to laugh your butts off thanks to Super Art Fight! These Awesome Con veterans have provided a free, printable copy of their board game, Cute Animals on Fire, just for you! Super Art Fight is the Greatest Live Art Competition in the Known Universe. Founded [...]

Go into space with NASA

By |2020-04-11T16:16:20-04:00April 7th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , , , , , |

Have you ever dreamed of traveling to the moon? Are you curious about our solar system? Want to participate in countless educational and fun space-themed activities and games?  Thanks to our friends at NASA, you can travel into outer space from the comfort of your own living room! Make sure to tag #ACJrAtHome to show [...]

“Alter Nation” Coloring Book by Panda Mony Toys

By |2020-04-05T12:44:29-04:00April 5th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , , |

If you could have any superpower based on any animal's abilities, what would it be? Out of the lab, and into the street - meet the GK Delta Special Forces team! These perfect soldiers were created in a lab by blending human and animal genetic abilities... and you can play along with them in the [...]

Color Your Own Traditional Japanese Masks By Amy

By |2020-04-05T12:47:06-04:00April 4th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , , , |

It's time for something educational AND fun! Thanks to Amy Konecny of Unique Creations by Amy, you can print out your very own traditional Japanese mask to color. These beautiful masks show off people and creatures from Japanese mythology. Amy explains what the meaning of these masks are as well as what they were traditionally [...]

Fighting Coronavirus Together Coloring Sheet by Walmazan Studio

By |2020-04-05T09:09:23-04:00April 3rd, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Do you feel like you're in a super long battle? Are you getting cabin fever and looking for something to do? Brandish your blade (and your crayons!), strap on your shield, and climb aboard your trusty steed (or dragon! or couch!) as we tackle the Rona - TOGETHER! Thanks to Wenceslao Almazan aka Walmazan Studio [...]

Make a Super Self Portrait with Ted Woods

By |2020-04-05T09:09:54-04:00April 1st, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , , |

Attention superheroes ages 6-11, and any grown-ups who want to draw too! Do you want to make a super self portrait? Well now you can, thanks to this drawing lesson from Ted Woods! Start thinking about what kind of superpowers you might have and get ready to brainstorm and draw with Ted! Tag your super [...]

2 Free Middle-Grade Short Stories by J.C. Cannon

By |2020-04-05T09:09:36-04:00March 29th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Calling all book lovers, ages 8-12! J.C. Cannon has released 2 adventurous short stories for you. Are you ready to go on a mythical journey to Nubia? See what excitement and peril awaits! You can read Magic Lamp of Nubia and The Gods of Nubia by science-fiction author J.C. Cannon right now! Show us how [...]

Make Your Own Comic Strip (and WIN!)

By |2020-04-05T09:10:36-04:00March 27th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , , |

Want to win a family 4-pack of tickets to Awesome Con? Ever wanted to draw your own comic strip? Why not show us what Awesome Bot and his friends are doing, now that they are all practicing social distancing. Introducing, Awesome Bot Around the House! Is Awesome Bot Mk. 1 aka BLUE binge watching everything [...]

Draw BB-8 and a cute hedgehog with Shawn Durington

By |2020-04-01T18:19:34-04:00March 26th, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , , |

Have you ever wanted to be a great artist, but weren't sure how to draw? Thanks to illustrator, artist, and puppet maker Shawn Durington, you CAN draw! Get ready for an easy-to-follow lesson that will help you to draw right now! This first drawing lesson will teach you how to draw BB-8 from Star Wars, [...]

Making a Book with Atomic Rapture

By |2020-04-05T09:12:12-04:00March 21st, 2020|Categories: Awesome Con Jr. At Home|Tags: , |

Ever wanted to make your very own book? It's time to get crafty and creative with this fun, DIY book-making tutorial thanks to Atomic Rapture! Let’s make a book using materials you can probably find around the house! Kids, make sure to ask a parent or guardian for permission before using scissors. Be sure to [...]

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