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Susie Yi (She/Her)

Susie Yi is an award-winning author and illustrator of graphic novels, ranging from early reader to YA. Her works include the Cat & Cat Adventures series, A Sky of Paper Stars, and more upcoming titles. Yi enjoys exploring the fun, adventure-based worlds in her younger books and more serious, literary themes in her older ones. When she is not writing or drawing, she’s exploring parks with her family, eating delectable desserts, or taking photos. You can visit her online at susieyi.com.

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How to Start Writing & Illustrating Your Own Stories

Mia Araujo | Susie Yi | Victoria Ying | Jen Wang

From Visual Artist to Published Author: How to Start Writing & Illustrating Your Own Stories, with Susie Yi (Cat & Cat Adventures), Mia Araujo (Afia in the Land of Wonders), Victoria Ying (The Hungry Ghost), and Jen Wang (Ash’s Cabin, Stargazing)

So you want to write and illustrate your own stories, but have no idea where to start? What makes a good story? How do you come up with great characters and dialogue and how do you get through all of those revisions? Each of the panelists was a visual artist before they became a published author-illustrator and they were exactly where you are now. They will share practical advice, writing tips, and story-telling methods that they rely on to help you get started telling your own stories.

Skill Level: General Audience

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