Artist and author talks about creating picture books, graphic novels, and explorations of the supernatural in visual storytelling. You can read more about Lisa's work at http://www.americanchickens.com/

Author Claribel Ortega talks about the power of stories, including passing along personal/family/cultural narratives. Ortega's second Witchlings book, The Golden Frog Games, is out on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. You can read more about Claribel at https://www.claribelortega.com

An interview with author Sarah Allen about writing craft, children's authors and their continued impact, and the bravery of telling your story. You can read more about Sarah's work at https://www.sarahallenbooks.com/

Educator, author, and book advocate Tim Smyth talks about the warm community of comics, as well as using comics in the classroom. You can read more about Tim's new book, Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels Fun and Engaging Strategies to Improve Close Reading and Critical Thinking in Every Classroom at Routledge.

Graphic novelist Jon Chad talks about pinball, science and math comics, and the ways information can be shared along with narrative in the comic medium. You can learn more about Jon and his work at http://www.jonchad.com/.

Dr. David Low, an Associate Professor in the Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education at California State University, Fresno, discusses comics, the complexity of the comics medium, and tackles some common pushback points.

Author and artist Abby Denson talks about exploring culture through the comics form, writing for licensed content, and creating Kitty Sweet Tooth. You can read more about Abby at https://www.abbydenson.com/

Author and comics/cartooning curator Andrew Farago talks about his chronicles in popular culture, as well as the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco, CA.

Author and artist Kate Glasheen talks about their graphic novel, Constellations, as well as bravery in storytelling, creativity in comics design, and the ways creators can share with readers from their own journeys. You can see more of Kate's work at https://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/kate-glasheen, as well as on Instagram.

Artist and author Jamar Nicholas talks about the Leon series, the influence of education and being an educator, and the value of time spent on creative projects as well as compassion. You can visit Jamar's site at https://jamarnicholas.weebly.com/