A while ago, in one of our last team meetings of the year, I was telling the KCU team how much fun we had doing the “Year in Review” exercise in Kids Comics Studio. “Oh!” said Jade. “That makes me think of the vision boards …Read More
By Maritza Ruiz-Kim WE'RE BACK WITH THE INTERVIEW, PART TWO In this installment of the interview, Janna Morishima has a frank discussion with newsletter/blog co-editor and anthology comic creator, Maritza Ruiz-Kim, sharing the highs and lows of creative collaboration in LET'S GO!, KCU's Studio anthology in-progress. …Read More
Bethanie is a prolific picture book creator who’s published more than 20 books! Her titles have received many accolades, including multiple starred reviews and inclusion on numerous Best Books of the Year lists. In this interview, she talks with me about how she’s transitioning from …Read More
Wondering how to find the right graphic novel gift for a child? Or maybe even an adult? We've got you covered with this roundup of books by KCU members that truly run the gamut of genres and formats! Below is a handy-dandy guide to graphic …Read More
A few weeks ago, I was talking to the KCU team about plans for the last Accountability group of the year, as well as the “Year in Review” workshop I’m leading next week. “To be honest,” I mused, “when it comes to reflecting on what …Read More
By Maritza Ruiz-Kim INTRODUCTION A few months ago, I sat down for a zoom conversation with Kids Comics Unite founder, Janna Morishima, about the KCU Studio Anthology Project-—how it came to be and how it’s becoming a reality. It was a hot summer day when we spoke. …Read More
Feedback with a Pro is a new type of event we're introducing in Kids Comics Studio in 2025. These will be 1.5 to 2-hour live feedback sessions with an agent or editor who specializes in graphic novels, usually held on Saturdays. You'll have the chance …Read More
By César Lador Once upon a time (because cool stories usually start like that) there was a group of dedicated, passionate and optimistic comic creators who decided to publish a comic anthology together... And here’s how the creators (myself included) handled one of the biggest hurdles …Read More
Elizabeth Jancewicz and Eric Stevenson are the consummate “creators.” Elizabeth is a painter, illustrator, and comics creator. Eric is a musician, singer, and writer. Since 2010, they’ve been supporting themselves entirely from their creative work. They tour all over the USA as the band Pocket …Read More
[Rivkah has graciously given us permission to reprint this article which was originally posted on her personal blog!] In THEATRICAL vs. CINEMATIC STORYTELLING, I mention a lot of things like “zoom,” “pan,” “establishing shot,” etc, which are terms typically used to direct cinematography in movies. …Read More