Alex Simmons John Shableski Christina Taylor

The Value (and Power) of Representation in Graphic Novels

A Session by Alex Simmons , Christina Taylor and John Shableski

About this Session

With the ever growing popularity of the graphic novel (GN) format, the opportunity to tell original stories from the perspective of persons of color is growing exponentially. Each new generation of creatives comes a greater opportunity, & responsibility to explore personal histories, cultural experiences & just about any range of concepts, subject matter for a new audience. Join us for a conversation about the ideas, challenges, & rewards of telling stories in the GN format and comics medium.

July 29, 2021, 03:00 PM

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

About The Speakers

Alex Simmons

Alex Simmons

Vice President, Global Alliances, Reading With Pictures


Christina Taylor

Christina Taylor

Librarian, Reading with Pictures


John Shableski

John Shableski