Words, Images, & Worlds

Rashad Doucet and a very special guest add some information to the previous episode.

Comics creator Dan Conner talks about his path to the profession, his work in licensed/shared universes, and his work on adaptations. You can read more about Dan's work at http://www.connercomics.com/

Author and artist Nick Bruel talks about readers growing with books, the adventures of Bad Kitty, and the love of books. You can read more about Nick's work at https://www.nickbruel.com/

Author Graci Kim talks about the superpowers that children have, the experience of working in the Rick Riordan universe, and the inspiration to shape stories and her own unique worlds. You can read more about Graci's work at https://www.gracikim.com/

Comics creator and artist/author Rashad Doucet (and his special guest) talks about comics, creating, and the stories that he wants to share in the world. You can follow Rashad's work on Instagram .

Comics creator Aaron McClellan talks about his history in the comics industry and forming future endeavors.

Dr. Dani Kachorsky talks about multimodality, encouraging readers, and embracing comics (and more) as part of literacy instruction.

Author Gennifer Choldenko talks about creating stories for young readers and paths to literacy.

Dr. Ashley Dallacqua, Assistant Professor of Literacy and Language Arts at The University of New Mexico, talks about comics, media, and the transformative work of teachers.

Author and artist Mike Dawson talks about crafting in comics, creating middle grades books, and the joy of school visits and positive reading communities. You can read more about Mike's workshops and school visits at https://www.cartooninglessonswithmikedawson.com/ and follow his work and posting on Instagram .

Author and artist Dania Novgorodoff talks about expanding arts and creativity through graphic novels and picture books, as well as adapting the verse novel, Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, into graphic novel form. You can read more about Danica's work at https://www.danicanovgorodoff.com/

The Weatherfords talk with me about close collaborations, the power of images and verse, and the vital work of exploring family history and sophisticated topics for young readers. You can read more about their work at https://cbweatherford.com/

Comics creator Miss Lasko-Gross talks about the publishing process, sharing work visually, and expanding authorial and artistic horizons. You can see and read more about Miss's work at https://www.instagram.com/misslaskogross/?hl=en

Author and educator Trevor Bryan talks about the vital connections between art and literacy. You can read more about Trevor's work, including his book The Art of Comprehension , at https://stenhouse.com/collections/trevor-andrew-bryan

Author Andi Ewington talks writing in prose, creating in comics, persistence in storytelling, and more. You can get a copy of The Hero Interviews here and follow Andi on Twitter here .

Comics creator Joe Eisma talks about Morning Glories , the affordances of comics, and crafting science fiction universes. You can read more about Joe on https://supajoe.artstation.com and find him under the name @supajoe across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

Author and artist Jarrett Lerner talks about A Work in Progress , as well as the joy (and vulnerability) of school visits and the work of connecting with educators.

Legendary comics creator Stephen Bissette talks about crafting in comics, current works, and previous collaborations.

Jeff Noon, author the speculative and mysterious, talks about his path to writing and his creative process. You can read more about Jeff's work at Angry Robot Press.

Comics creator Mick Gray talks about the joy of creating comics, his long-standing collaborations, and his upcoming work in the world of music.

Author and artist Ben Towle talks about creative inspirations, comics process, and upcoming works. You can read more about Ben and his work at https://www.benzilla.com/

Comics creator Jim Mahfood turns about collaborations, solo creation, and the opportunity to work in the world of Spider-Man. You can check out Jim's on-going work with Grrl Scouts at https://www.zestworld.com , as well as more information about his upcoming and previous works at https://www.jimmahfood.com/

Comics creator Jim Rugg talks about positive collaborations and finding new stories to tell in fresh ways in comics. You can read more about Jim's work at https://www.jimrugg.com/

Author Kazu Kibuishi talks about the teacher who inspired his career, his creative process, and the epic Amulet series.

Comics creator Ram V talks about collaborations, crafting in visual worlds, and establishing tension and existential noir. You can more about Ram V's work at https://www.ram-v.com/ and on Twitter @therightram .