Carter Tomlinson, 8, shows off the Judges Choice Award he received for his costume as his dad Chris takes his picture during the Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Members of Rebel Legion, 501st Legion and Mando Mercs during the return of Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Members of Orange County Ghostbusters perform routine maintenance on their Proton Packs during the return of Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Jacob BlackBear, 11, center, rolls the dice, and Dungeon Master Jon Anderson explains the outcome of the adventurer’s dice roll during D&D 101 at Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Star Wars character Paz Vizsla reads a book of interest during the Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Naomi Flores looks at character cards with her mom Irene and dad Diego at Rebel Legion Sunrider Base table at Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Nataly Gomez, center with her sons Andres, 9, left, and Santi, 2, watch the costume contest with other attendees at Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Luis Cedillo shows off his costume and demonstrates its authentic sounds to the judges during the costume contest at Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Malcolm Abundis, 3, and his sister Maggie, 6, with two characters from Star Wars, have their picture taken by their mom Miresa and Grandpa Mike Knutson during the Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Jahasiel Torres holds Emmalyn, 2, as his other daughter, Amaryllis, 4, gets a visit by R2D2 from Star Wars during the Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

11-year-old, Darren Petrone as the Empty Child, from the show Dr. Who, with his mom Tarah, a member of Nerd Mafia during the return of Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Amy Lin, right, with her sister Alisa, purchases the “Fine Dining” book by Dan Goodsell at his Mr. Toast booth during the Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

S-L 52519, Darth Traya, and 501st Legion group wrangler, Gabriel Olague with Cindy Brandon, as Princess Leia during the Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Sasha Necoechea works with her son Braylon, 6, to put the finishing touch to a Pokémon Ball while under the watchful eye of her daughter Adalynn, 4, during the Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Ghostbuster Alex Lowry gets checked with a Psychokinetic Energy Meter (P.K.E.) after a ghost slimed him at Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

Gwen Xu works with her son Derek, 7, to create a Pokémon Ball during the Anaheim Public Library’s AnaCon event on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The library’s comic convention type event features several authors and illustrators, a Hobbit-themed storytime, and fantasy literature, superhero and sci-fi trivia, among other offerings. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)