writing process · illustrations · Author Spotlight Series · graphic novel

The Art of Writing a Graphic Novel

Gabbie Benda, author/illustrator of the graphic novel Serendipity shares some of the quirks and differences of drafting a graphic novel manuscript. Combining art and text can be a bit trickier than most novice writers assume, so be sure to avoid some of these pitfalls when drafting your graphic novel!

Author Spotlight Series · graphic novel

The Risks We Take

Àlàbá Ònájìn isn't afraid to break the mould – he teaches people to ditch the script and trust their gut.

graphic novel · Joy · student engagement · units of study

Graphic Novels: The Perfect Way to End the Year

Graphic Novels: The Perfect Way to End the Year. Learn how you can leverage all the work you've done in writing workshop all year long to ignite joy and engagement.

Author Spotlight Series · graphic novel · middle grade novel

Graphic Novels Combine Words and Images to Create a Unique Art Form

Cartoonist Gavin Aung Than shares the process of creating his middle-grade graphic novel series, Super Sidekicks.