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Kids Need to Read Geek Prom 2010
Sponsored by Bookmans
Hosted by Phoenix Comicon

May 29, 2010
Phoenix Comicon
Hyatt Regency Phoenix Ballroom
Phoenix, Arizona

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The Kids Need to Read Geek Prom, sponsored by Bookmans, is the big Saturday night event at Phoenix Comicon. All proceeds benefit KNTR. The evening featured Geek bands, a Geek dance-off, Geek prizes, and was topped off by the Fashion Geektacular. A high point for the attendees was a visit by Geek royalty Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton.

Photographs © Bruce Matsunaga, Skewed Iris Photography, and Heather Fagan

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Denise and Steve dress for the prom in clashing Geek style! © Bruce MatsunagaDenise and Steve dress for the prom in clashing Geek style! © Bruce Matsunaga Mike Dougherty gets ready to DJ the KNTR Geek Prom. © Heather FaganMike Dougherty gets ready to DJ the KNTR Geek Prom. © Heather Fagan The Kids Need to Read Geek Prom at Phoenix Comicon, Sponsored by Bookmans © Bruce MatsunagaThe Kids Need to Read Geek Prom at Phoenix Comicon, Sponsored by Bookmans © Bruce Matsunaga Arizona Browncoat Lisa Richins helps to decorate the ballroom. © Bruce MatsunagaArizona Browncoat Lisa Richins helps to decorate the ballroom. © Bruce Matsunaga Bookmans CRM Lori Whipple waits for the party to begin. © Bruce MatsunagaBookmans CRM Lori Whipple waits for the party to begin. © Bruce Matsunaga Your KNTR Geek Prom Host, Denise Gary. © Bruce MatsunagaYour KNTR Geek Prom Host, Denise Gary. © Bruce Matsunaga The glorious Geek Arch stands ready to welcome all Geeks. © Heather FaganThe glorious Geek Arch stands ready to welcome all Geeks. © Heather Fagan Denise and Geek emcee Casey Shultz of SciFi Surplus get the party started. © Bruce MatsunagaDenise and Geek emcee Casey Shultz of SciFi Surplus get the party started. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Denise thanks Lori and Bookmans for sponsoring the prom, ensuring all proceeds benefit KNTR. © Bruce MatsunagaDenise thanks Lori and Bookmans for sponsoring the prom, ensuring all proceeds benefit KNTR. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga The members of Rock N Roll High School band No Big Deal dressed for the occasion in their best Geek attire. © Bruce MatsunagaThe members of Rock N Roll High School band No Big Deal dressed for the occasion in their best Geek attire. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga KNTR Volunteers Michael Emerson, Sherrie Miller, and Erin Casey. © Bruce MatsunagaKNTR Volunteers Michael Emerson, Sherrie Miller, and Erin Casey. © Bruce Matsunaga Dancing Geeks © Bruce MatsunagaDancing Geeks © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton co-host the event. © Bruce MatsunagaFelicia Day and Wil Wheaton co-host the event. © Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Felicia Day dances with a costumed Codex, her character on The Guild. © Skewed Iris PhotographyFelicia Day dances with a costumed Codex, her character on The Guild. © Skewed Iris Photography © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga Geeks just wanna have fun! © Skewed Iris PhotographyGeeks just wanna have fun! © Skewed Iris Photography © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga © Bruce Matsunaga© Bruce Matsunaga James A. 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