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Parenting can be a magical journey full of bliss and wonder…if you’re on the right meds. For the rest of us, it’s another thing altogether. Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up with those little jerks is that we love them so damn much. By poking fun at the daily struggles parents face, these cartoons help all of us feel less alone in our continual struggle to stay sane. Brian Gordon, creator of Fowl Language Comics, has 4 small children of his own and knows well the trials and tribulations that go along with raising them. With more than twenty years of experience in humorous illustration, writing and cartooning, Brian’s visual point of view is memorable, authentic and instantly recognizable. Launched in July 2013, the relatable humor of Fowl Language Comics was soon after featured on websites such as Upworthy, BuzzFeed, HuffPost Parents, Pop Sugar Moms, Bored Panda, Awkward Family Photos and countless other humor and parenting blogs. And thanks to more than 1,100,000 fans on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr, Fowl Language continues to grow in popularity at a rapid pace. In the early Fall of 2015 a selection of his cartoons on Upworthy went super-viral, becoming the 5 th most shared content on all of Facebook, world-wide, that year. Soon after, the first of his 3 books, Welcome to Parenting was published by Andrews McMeel, followed by The Struggle is Real the following year. His 3 rd book, Winging It: The Art of Imperfect Parenting will be released in October 2019

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Page 1: Welcome to Parenting Struggle is Real · Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up

Parenting can be a magical journey full of bliss and wonder…if you’re on the right meds. For the rest of us, it’s another thing altogether. Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up with those little jerks is that we love them so damn much. By poking fun at the daily struggles parents face, these cartoons help all of us feel less alone in our continual struggle to stay sane. Brian Gordon, creator of Fowl Language Comics, has 4 small children of his own and knows well the trials and tribulations that go along with raising them. With more than twenty years of experience in humorous illustration, writing and cartooning, Brian’s visual point of view is memorable, authentic and instantly recognizable. Launched in July 2013, the relatable humor of Fowl Language Comics was soon after featured on websites such as Upworthy, BuzzFeed, HuffPost Parents, Pop Sugar Moms, Bored Panda, Awkward Family Photos and countless other humor and parenting blogs. And thanks to more than 1,100,000 fans on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr, Fowl Language continues to grow in popularity at a rapid pace. In the early Fall of 2015 a selection of his cartoons on Upworthy went super-viral, becoming the 5th most shared content on all of Facebook, world-wide, that year. Soon after, the first of his 3 books, Welcome to Parenting was published by Andrews McMeel, followed by The Struggle is Real the following year. His 3rd book, Winging It: The Art of Imperfect Parenting will be released in October 2019

Page 2: Welcome to Parenting Struggle is Real · Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up

575,000 followers…………… https://www.facebook.com/FowlLanguageComics

407,000 followers……….…… https://www.instagram.com/fowllanguagecomics/

198,000 followers……….…… https://www.tumblr.com/blog/fowllanguagecomics

30,000 followers……….……… https://twitter.com/fowlcomics

Page 3: Welcome to Parenting Struggle is Real · Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up

First collection of cartoons, Fowl Language: Welcome To Parenting was published in March 2016 by Andrews McMeel

Page 4: Welcome to Parenting Struggle is Real · Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up

Second collection of cartoons, Fowl Language: The Struggle is Real was

published in October 2017.

Page 5: Welcome to Parenting Struggle is Real · Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up

A third anthology, Fowl Language: Winging It – The Art of Imperfect

Parenting will be released in October 2019

Page 6: Welcome to Parenting Struggle is Real · Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up

PRESS Upworthy’s collection of Fowl Language Comics was the 4th most shared content on all of Facebook in 2015.

https://www.newswhip.com/2015/12/the-biggest-facebook-content-of-2015/#EQD2o8bGvSX2dPIe.97

15 hilarious parenting comics that are almost too real.

Upworthy “He covers many topics, but it's his hilarious parenting comics that are resonating with moms and dads

everywhere.“

This Guy’s Comics Hilariously Sum Up The Truth About Being A Parent - BuzzFeed

“Brian Gordon’s joyful, duck-based comics are becoming hugely popular, with good reason.”

12 Hilarious Comics That Nail The Reality Of Parenthood Huffpost Parents

“Gordon's comics have been a hit across the internet. He likes to focus on the tougher parts of parenthood in his duck-filled stories.”

10 Comics That Hilariously Sum Up Parenthood

Huffpost Parents “When it comes to the ups and downs of parenting, sometimes you just have to laugh. That's why

greeting card artist and dad of two Brian Gordon created Fowl Language Comics, a funny, sweet and often expletive-filled look at parenting. The comics perfectly capture what parenting is like today -- the

good, the bad, and everything in between, all through a hilarious lens.

These Brutally Honest Parenting Comics Will Crack You Up Popsugar

“Brian Gordon — a cartoonist and dad of two — has been making fun of being a parent since he became one. In an attempt to keep himself sane and bond with other parents, he is shamelessly creating funny-

because-it's-true parenting comics — and we can't stop laughing at them.”

Fowl Language Comics Awkward Family Photos

“Check out his hilarious comics for a reminder that we’re all totally screwed… together.”

Duck Copes With Everyday Life And Kids One Cartoon At A Time Bored Panda