by jdsmeaton | Jun 19, 2024 | 3 Questions With...
Pedro Martin I came across Pedro Martin last year when his graphic novel Mexikid burst onto the scene. It’s the story of when his very large family all drove down from central California to Mexico to bring his grandfather back to live with them. It is such a...
by jdsmeaton | May 15, 2024 | 3 Questions With...
Jonah Newman My introduction to Jonah occurred when I was originally participating in Kidlit GN, a pitch event on Twitter for graphic novel creators. It’s a way for editors and agents to see your work even if you are not represented. Jonah saw my original pitch for...
by jdsmeaton | Apr 24, 2024 | 3 Questions With...
Gene Luen Yang This is Part 2 of Lunar New Year Love Story creators interview. I got to meet Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham at a book signing for LNYLS and they both had fascinating behind-the-scenes tidbits and stories to share. Sidenote, if you are ever in a...
by jdsmeaton | Apr 17, 2024 | 3 Questions With...
LeUyen Pham Pronounced Lay-Win Or Win for short. I went to a book signing last month for LeUyen Pham and Gene Luen Yang’s book Lunar New Year Love Story. It was such a treat to sit in on their discussion. Lots of fascinating insights and behind the scenes anecdotes....
by jdsmeaton | Mar 20, 2024 | 3 Questions With...
Tim Probert I came across Tim’s work through The Ballad of Bea and Cad, a 5-minute cartoon pilot that he created with Nickelodeon. It’s fantastic. (I thought the needlefish darts were quite clever.) Unfortunately, it didn’t get made into a series. Then a few...
by jdsmeaton | Feb 21, 2024 | 3 Questions With...
Lucy Knisley I’ve been a fan of Lucy since back when Live Journal was popular. I don’t really know Lucy but having read her slice-of-life comics for (jeez) 20ish years now, it sure feels like I do. Her work offers just about everyone something relatable to their own...
