Night of the Living Zed

Speakers for this event

• Basil Sylvester

  Basil Sylvester

  Basil Sylvester is a writer and bookseller. Their first book, The Fabulous Zed Watson!, co-written with Kevin Sylvester, was a finalist for the 2021 Governor General’s Literary Award, the 2021 Lambda Award and the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. Night of the Living Zed is their second novel. They live in Toronto, Canada.

• Kevin Sylvester

  Kevin Sylvester

  Kevin Sylvester has written and illustrated more than thirty books for kids.His latest novel is Night of the Living Zed, written with his kid, Basil. It’s the sequel to The Fabulous Zed Watson! which was a finalist for numerous awards, including the TD and the Governor General’s. Kevin’s also the author and illustrator of Apartment 713. It was the 2024 winner of the Silver Birch, Red Cedar and SunDogs awards… all voted on by kids!He has a new graphic novel, Puffin and Penguin, with his pal Helaine Becker.His series, The Hockey Super-Six is highly illustrated and goofy fun.His other novels range from science fiction (The MINRs trilogy) to mystery novels (The Neil Flambé Capers), and other super-heroes (Mucus Mayhem).His picture books include Gargantua (Jr.): Defender of Earth, Super-Duper Monster, GREAT and Splinters.He also writes and illustrates non-fiction books. There are sports books (Gold Medal for Weird, Basketballogy, Baseballogy) and books on financial literacy (Follow Your Stuff and Follow Your Money.)