ALA in Washington DC

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This weekend I will be speaking at the American Library Association conference in Washington DC. I will talk about comics and my upcoming series, SHARK PRINCESS. If you happen to be at the conference please come by my panel (I will also be signing books after!)

I’m a lifelong reader and proud book nerd so an ALA invitation is one I’ve dreamt of. Being among people who make and love books is a glorious benefit of this work and I’m very grateful.

I also heard that the fireflies are out in abundance and it’s been years since I’ve seen them so I’m doubly excited!

I hope you have a magical weekend!

Happy pride!

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I’m thrilled to share that our book, STRONG, was featured in the Boston Globe!

This morning I turned in the final art for Shark Princess 2, my early reader graphic novel series about two shark friends (the first book is out in September). I’m slowly inking pages for Super Boba Cafe, my next middle grade graphic novel about a grandma and granddaughter who help each other face monsters over a summer together.

Over the years, ten books in (!!) when I’m in the process of creation, I remind myself to savor the time. Before reviews deflate my energy or the business side frustrates me… I spend years with my characters, loving them into life. I spend my days hunched over a desk, drawing. Often it’s hard and at times boring but when I look at the work I’ve made, I feel overwhelming gratitude.

My deadlines span into 2025 but my days are spent drawing sharks and boba-loving characters so… it’s a joyful balance.

I hope you find joy in your days.