Annual Conference Session
LGBTQIA+ creators and characters are increasingly visible in comics for young readers, from kids through to teens. This panel brings together queer creators and allies to discuss the importance of centering queer stories, working to break stereotypes and the importance of giving all young readers the chance to meet queer characters in comics pages. Creators will talk about their inspirations, new and upcoming works, and how kids comics can create space for even more narratives.
ALA Unit/Subunit: GNCRT
Meeting Type: Discussion Group
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Closed: Open
Colleen AF Venable
Author / Creative Director
Odd Dot Books / Macmillan Children's Publishing Group
Wendy Xu
Comics Creator
Melanie Gillman
Graphic Novelist
Carly Usdin
Author
Valerie Acklin
Head of Reference & Teen Services
Bellmore Memorial Library