Comics creator Darryl Young talks about his style, as well as his work with Power Comics and creations across animation and toy design.

Comics creator Ian J. Miller talks about his work on Zombie with a Shotgun, Witch's Woods, and more. You can find out more about Ian's work at https://ianjmiller.com

Author and educator Lorien Lawrence talks about creating scary stories for young readers, including the Fright Watch series. You can read more about Lorien's work at https://www.lorienlawrence.com and on Instagram.

Comics creator Kerry Callen discusses his comic strip work, Super Antics, as well as his graphic novel work in Halo and Sprocket and Dirtnap. You can read more about Kerry's work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kerrycallen

Author Chris Crutcher talks about the power of storytelling for young people, the vital role of honest stories, and more work to come. We also briefly discuss Angus, the filmed adaptation that was released from his work. You can read more about Chris at http://www.chriscrutcher.com

Author Jo Hackl talks about creating Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, exploring first-gen college experiences, and shares about a plethora of resources, including grants for educators. You can read more about Jo's work and locate more information at https://johackl.com.

Author, illustrator, and educator Adam Gudeon talks about his work in the visual and verbal for young readers, the poetry of picture books, and the beautiful and generative work with students with neurodivergence.

Richard Pace stops by the podcast to talk about his work in comics, including art in progress and his experiences with creatives like Mark Russell and Jim Zub.

Comics creator and author John Lees talks about crafting suspense in the visual medium, including his work with Alex Cormack and titles like Sink, Mountainhead, The Crimson Cage, and The Nasty (issue 6 just out recently).

Author Thushanthi Ponweera talks about the joy of working the verse novels, centering Sri Lankan experiences, and the new book, I Am Kavi. You can read more about Thushanthi's work at https://www.thushanthiponweera.com