Words, Images, & Worlds

Dr. Stephanie Reid discusses the importance of literacy, including the visual, and shares about her experiences working as a teacher and as a teacher educator. You can also check out The Scholarly Sewist on Instagram .

Comics creator Stonie Williams talks about work to come, exploring creative worlds in Villainous, and continued work in Cthulhu anthologies. You can read more about Stonie's work at https://www.instagram.com/baldbeardedbard/

Author Nancy Churnin stops by the podcast to talk about Dear Mr. Dickens , including the history behind this book and how teachers are using it in classrooms. You can read about this book and many others from Nancy at https://www.nancychurnin.com/

Comics creator Jason Reeves talks about working with a positive community in publishing, sharing stories of Black characters in books like OneNation and Pax Samson , and much more work to come from 133 Art. You can read more about Jason's work at https://133art.com/

Author Jo Hackl talks about empowering educators with resources and writing for young audiences, with notes about the book, Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe . You can read more about Jo's work and explore resources at https://johackl.com/

Author and educator Lester Laminack talks about strategies to engage young readers, as well as encouragement for teachers.

Author and comics creator David Hazan talks about his work in the world of Mad Cave and Scout Comics in titles like Nottingham and Monomyth. You can read more about David's work at https://davidhazan.com/

Writer, editor, and educator Bob Greenberger discusses his work on Batman, as well as editing Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad , and the literary connections in comics.

Comics creator Adam Gorham talks about crafting in the worlds of The Witcher and Star Wars, collaborating with creatives like Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant) and Christopher Cantwell (The Blue Flame), and much more. You can read more about Adam's work at https://www.instagram.com/adamtgorham/

Comics creator Cully Hamner talks about working in the worlds of Red, Blue Beetle, The Shade, and many more -- including his appreciation of the collaborative nature of comics and continuing role as a visual storyteller.

Comics creator Jim Zub talks about his journey in the medium, as well as his creative process and approach to his recent run on Conan the Barbarian from Heroic Signatures.

Artist and creator Mike Vosburg talks about working comics and the world of storyboarding on films like the Narnia series, with notes to milestones in his career and positive collaborations.

Comics creator and editor Greg Goldstein talks about his history in comics, notable collaborations, and ongoing appreciation of and support for the medium. You can find out more about Greg and follow along at https://greggoldsteincomicartgallery.com/

Comics creator Timothy Fling talks about his path in the field, as well as his work on Water Wars and more from Earth Dog Studios. You can read more about Timothy's work on Kickstarter as well as on https://www.earthdogstudios.com/

Comics writer and artist Daniel Henriques talks about creating the worlds of Spawn and DC, including a few threads about his upcoming book, No Home Here . Daniel also notes his collaborations with voices like Jonathan Glapion, Philip Tan, Frank Miller, and more.

Writer and showrunner Mark Verheiden talks about his work in comics, film, and television, including work for Dark Horse and DC, scripting The Mask and Timecop , and contributing to the worlds of Smallville , Swamp Thing , and Daredevil , among many others.

Comics creator James Watson talks about his path in comics and animation, creating for young adult/adult audiences, and exploring science fiction in his Star Runner Chronicles series. You can read more about James and his work at https://starrunnercomics.com/

Writer Dara Naraghi talks about working in the world of Terminator, comics adaptations of animation, James Patterson comics adaptations, and more.

Comics creator Philip Tan talks about the role of the medium in his reading life, his path to the role of creator, and the major figures who have supported his journey. You can read more about Philip's work at https://www.instagram.com/philiptanart

Comics creator and author Christopher Sequeira talks about his work on Star Trek Holo-Ween , as well as creating for DC Comics, editing anthologies focused on characters like Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, and much more work to come with IPI Comics and The Human Fly. You can read more about IPI and Christopher at https://ipicomics.com/

Comics creator Pat Shand talks about his prolific career, including work on Grimm Fairy Tales , Van Helsing , Robyn Hood , and a range of titles for mature readers.

Comics creator Alex Cormack talks about his work with David Pepose for Mad Cave Studios, as well as his collaborations with Ben Goldsmith and his range of work -- from Sea of Sorrows to Rick & Morty.

Author and artist Trung Le Nguyen⁠ discusses what comics can do from a literary standpoint, as well as work on The Magic Fish and sources of inspiration. Additionally, Trung discusses the importance of agency for young readers. You can find out more about Trung's work at https://www.trungles.com/

Dr. Gravity Goldberg talks about authentic instruction, tips for new teachers, and the vital role of reading (as well as complex reading instruction). You can find out more about Dr. Goldberg's work at https://www.drgravitygoldberg.com/

Author MT Anderson talks about the inspiration for his new book, Elf Dog & Owl Head , his love of the mountains, his path as an author, and more work and creating to come. You can learn more about M.T. at https://mt-anderson.com/