For all ages. Ira Marcks is a cartoonist and author of Shark Summer and Spirit Week. Last summer, Ira Marcks burst onto the middle grade scene with his debut graphic novel Shark Summer which was inspired by the horror classic Jaws. Shark Summer was selected to be one of the 2023 Battle of the Books reads in Carroll County. In October, Ira Marcks released a second thrilling graphic novel, Spirit Week, which draws inspiration from another classic horror book/film: The Shining. Fun and spooky – without being too scary – this action packed read will hook the attention of all graphic novel, horror, and film buffs. Ira will be interviewed by Ted and Lory of Two Sides to the Story Podcast.