HanuCon Announcement!
On Sunday November 22nd, 2026, from 9am-3pm, I’ll be a special guest at HanuCon, a family-friendly pop culture convention which is taking place at Chizuk Amuno Congregation in Baltimore, Maryland!
HanuCon brings together fans of comics, animation, movies, television, gaming, collectibles, cosplay, and more for an exciting day of entertainment and interactive experiences.
Designed for fans of all ages, HanuCon features celebrity guests, voice actors, artists, authors, panel discussions, autograph and photo opportunities, vendors, gaming, and hands-on activities. Whether you’re a lifelong collector, a casual fan, or introducing the next generation to your favorite fandoms, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
And it’s all happening in my hometown of Baltimore.
Here’s the official guest announcement from the folks at HanuCon:
GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!
Arie Kaplan is coming to HanuCon 2026!
We’re thrilled to welcome USA Today bestselling author, comic book writer, screenwriter, and pop-culture historian Arie Kaplan to HanuCon on Sunday, November 22!
Arie is the author of the Hanukkah-themed graphic novel The Day I Became a Potato Pancake — a PJ Library selection for Fall 2026 and recipient of the Grinspoon Jewish Story Award.
Comic fans may also know Arie as the author of From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books, an acclaimed exploration of the incredible Jewish history behind the comic book industry. His writing credits span some of pop culture’s biggest names, including Star Wars, MAD Magazine, Archie, Looney Tunes, Batman, The Simpsons, LEGO Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and more!
And yes, Swifties — he’s also the bestselling author of 96 Facts About Taylor Swift.
A Baltimore native, Arie is coming home for HanuCon — and we can’t wait to welcome him!
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools
Tickets and more HanuCon guest announcements coming soon!
For more info, check out the HanuCon page on the Chizuk Amuno site.
“Coder Conversations” Interview!
Recently, I appeared on the Coder Conversations podcast, where hosts Kevin Miller and Brian Russick interviewed me about my writing career.
In the interview, I talked about some of the projects I’ve worked on as a comic book writer, children’s book author, and television scriptwriter. And at the hosts’ request, I doled out some writing advice, just in case there were any aspiring writers who were watching the episode.
I had a really fun time doing this interview, and I wanted to thank Kevin and Brian for chatting with me!
You can check out the whole interview HERE. That’s the link to the YouTube version, so you can both hear and see me as I talk nonstop! (Which I’ve been told I have a tendency to do!)
BTW, if you want to watch EVERY episode of Coder Conversations (including the one I appeared on), go HERE.