Stories tagged Graphic Novel

Leise Hook ’20 NAMES AND FACES Graphic Novel is Now Available for Pre-order

Cartoonist and illustrator Leise Hook ‘20 is out with a new book, NAMES AND FACES, a collection of graphic autobiographical essays. Releasing on April 14, it is now available for pre-order via Henry Holt Books!

“In the vein of Cathy Park Hong and Gene Luen Yang, Hook’s graphic memoir-in-essays rendered via her signature, award-winning style, explores what it means to come of age as a mixed-race woman, forging a singular identity in a world intent on putting her into ill-fitting boxes.” —Henry Holt & Co.

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Tags: Graphic Memoir, Graphic Novel, Henry Holt, Names and Faces

FEVER DREAM by D. McFadzean ’12

Alum spotlight on D. McFadzean ‘12, whose latest comic, FEVER DREAM, is out from Conundrum Press! This surreal graphic novella lives up to its title, capturing the increasingly nightmarish perspectives of a sick child and the parents who care for him. FEVER DREAM is part of the Conundrum 25 series, which includes 25 volumes of comics by different cartoonists, and was launched to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the press.

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Tags: CCS Alum, Conundrum Press, D. McFadzean, Dakota, Fever Dream, Graphic Novel

THE WEIGHT by Melissa Mendes ‘10 releases in September with Drawn & Quarterly

The much-anticipated graphic novel THE WEIGHT by Melissa Mendes ‘10 releases in September by Drawn & Quarterly. Inspired by her late grandfather’s life, Melissa began creating and self-publishing the Ignatz-nominated comic installments in 2014.

“THE WEIGHT is a gut-wrenching graphic novel with the power of a timeless ballad—plaintive and beautiful, shimmering with tenderness and humor.”—James Sturm, award-winning cartoonist and co-founder of The Center for Cartoon Studies.

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Tags: CCS Alum, Drawn and Quarterly, Graphic Novel, Melissa Mendes, Visiting Artist

Cartoon Studies Faculty & Alumni Nominated for 2025 Harvey Awards

We’re excited to announce members of the CCS community have been nominated for one of comics’ oldest and most prestigious awards—the Harvey Awards!

The nominees are….

“Hunsinger explores what it’s like to be an especially inexperienced fish out of water in this vibrant, comedic character sketch.” —Publishers Weekly

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Tags: Berlin, Drawn and Quarterly, Emma Hunsinger, Graphic Novel, Greenwillow Books, Harvey Award, How It All Ends, Jason Lutes

CCS Community Members Nominated for 2025 Ignatz Awards

The nominees are in for the esteemed Ignatz Awards presented at the annual Small Press Expo, and The Center for Cartoon Studies is happy to announce that several members of our community have been nominated.

The nominees are….

Self-published RUST BELT REVIEW, VOL. 6, by Sean Knickerbocker ‘12 is nominated for Outstanding Anthology. A serialized literary comics anthology, this volume of RUST BELT REVIEW includes works by independent comic and zine artists Andrew Greenstone, Alex Nall, Ana Pando, Ivy Lynn Allie ‘21, and Knickerbocker.

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Tags: Allodynia, Anthology, Arantza Pena Popo, CCS Alum, Comics, Comics Anthology, Fellow, Graphic Novel, Ignatz, Ivy Lynn Allie, Kazimir Lee, Low Orbit, Minicomic, Rust Belt, Rust Belt Review, School Library Journal, Sean Knickerbocker, Self-published, Self-publishing, SPX, The Mole, Violet Kitchen, YA Graphic Novel

Adorable Empire by Laura Terry ’10 new graphic novel with Scholastic is out now

Laura Terry‘s ’10 latest graphic novel Adorable Empire published by Scholastic is available now!

“Sincere emotions punctuated with funny and magical moments elevate this charming work. Engagingly original, featuring a likable protagonist and plenty of humor and tenderness.” –Kirkus Review

“Terry takes a sensitive look at divorce and navigating parental relationships, the evolving nature of friendships, and gender identity, with characters that have relatable appeal for middle graders. Illustrations have a manga influence, with equal parts bright and fluffy and tween goth…”

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Tags: Adorable Empire, CCS Alumni, Graphic Novel, Laura Terry

LUCY KNISLEY ‘09 RELEASES NEW MIDDLE-GRADE GRAPHIC NOVEL WITH RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC

You can now buy SUGAR SHACK by critically-acclaimed cartoonist Lucy Knisley ‘09! SUGAR SHACK is the third and last installment of the popular PEAPOD FARM middle-grade graphic novel series with Random House Graphic.

“For one city-kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop, it seems like its finally time to find her place in her new blended family while settling in for the winter!”—Random House Graphic

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Tags: Graphic Novel, Lucy Knislley, Random House Graphic, Sugar Shack

REEL LIFE, the new middle grade graphic novel by Kane Lynch ‘16, is now available via Scholastic Graphix

REEL LIFE, the new middle grade graphic novel by Kane Lynch ‘16, is now available via Scholastic Graphix at your local bookstore!

“…A thoughtful drama with richly drawn characters, and a meaningful exercise in empathy for young readers.” –School Library Journal

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Tags: CCS Alum, Graphic Novel, Kane Lynch, Reel Life

HENRY HOLT BOOKS PUBLISHES GRAPHIC NOVEL BY MARY SHYNE ‘18

A Publishers Weekly starred-reviewed graphic novel by Mary Shyne ‘18 is out now by Henry Holt Books! YOU AND ME ON REPEAT is a YA rom-com about two former friends stuck in a time loop on graduation day.

“Once close friends, Alicia and Chris have history—lots of it. As they got older, the pair fell out after Chris ditched her for the ‘cool kids’ and left her in the dust. But when you’re looping side by side, you never know if friendship might rekindle or what new feelings could spark along the way.” —Henry Holt Books

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Tags: Graphic Novel, Mary Shyne, You And Me On Repeat

Summer Workshop Registration is Open!

Join us this Summer to brush up on your cartooning skills or learn new ones! Click here to check out the complete line-up and to register and learn about scholarship information! In-person and online workshops, from beginner to advanced.

Tags: Cartooning, Comics, Graphic Novel, How to Draw, Illustration, Learn about comics, Memoir, Sequential Art, Workshops, Writing and Drawing