Bob Singer, a long-time Hanna-Barbera animator, will be among more than two dozen authors, illustrators and entertainers appearing at the Sept. 12 Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival.
In his 27-year career at Hanna-Barbera working on shows such as the Flintstones, Yogi Bear and Scooby Doo, Singer headed the layout department, founded the character design department and served as a storyboard director. He also lectured film classes at the University of Southern California and will share his passion for drawing at the Readers’ Festival.
Singer will speak from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Comics, Characters and Creatures event in the Palo Verde Room of the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
This City event, sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library, takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oso Viejo Community Park and Norman P. Murray Community Center.
The free festival celebrates “Bringing Books to Life” and will give the community the chance to meet award-winning authors while enjoying literary organizations, entertainment and local eateries in a festive fair. Visitors of all ages will enjoy storytelling, book signings, poetry readings, entertainers and more.
For more information about Singer and all authors, illustrators, entertainers and food vendors, visit www.mvreadersfestival.org.
