Dr. Vanessa Hintz Jerry Craft Alitha Martinez Ezra Claytan Daniels

The Value (and Power) of Representation in Graphic Novels

A Session by Jerry Craft , Ezra Claytan Daniels , Alitha Martinez and Dr. Vanessa Hintz

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

Jerry Craft

Jerry Craft


Ezra Claytan Daniels

Ezra Claytan Daniels

Writer/Illustrator, Reading With Pictures


Alitha Martinez

Alitha Martinez

Artist/Author/Publisher, Ariostorm Productions, LLC


Dr. Vanessa Hintz

Dr. Vanessa Hintz

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Vivid Insights Consulting