I’m excited to share that I've been nominated for the inaugural Zelda Awards — a new celebration honoring women who are shaping the comic book industry.These awards are named after Zelda Jackie Ormes, the first Black female cartoonist in the United States. Her full name was Zelda Jackie Ormes, and...
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Teaching the Next Generation of Storytellers: The Girl Scouts
This past weekend, I had the joy of teaching another series of comic storytelling workshops with the Girl Scouts as they worked toward earning their badges. I led sessions for both the Brownies and Juniors, as well as the Cadettes, and each group reminded me exactly why Shero Comics exists.With...
Sharing Secrets on Funding Creativity on the IBPA Podcast
This week, I had the chance to join the Independent Book Publishers Association for their first podcast episode of the year, and it honestly felt like a full-circle moment for me.I had such a great conversation with host Christopher about how creators can find funding for their work—and I shared...