Free Masterclass!
Jan. 28th @12pm EST
Ready to transform your graphic novel idea into something SPECTACULAR?
Registration is Closed.
In this free online Masterclass, author-illustrator Rivkah LaFille
and literary agent Janna Morishima will show you how to:
Write Powerful Comics
Learn how to write stories that capture the attention of young readers, with ideas that feel both familiar and new.
Leverage the Power of Pictures
Create a visual narrative that captures the heart of your story, be it humor, drama, or nonfiction!
Play to Your Natural Strengths
Learn how to put yourself out there even when you feel like you’re not ready and reach your greatest potential as a creator!
This workshop is perfect for you if:
You want to learn more about writing and illustrating graphic novels for kids, or have an idea but are unsure what to do next.
You’ve been working as a comics creator for a while but want to break through to the “next level.”
You’re looking for honest, experienced advice on the nuts and bolts of creating kids GNs, getting published, and making more money from your work!
The workshop will also give you a sneak preview of what Rivkah and Janna will teach in the Kids Comics Intensive course: a 13 week bootcamp in writing, drawing, and breaking into kids and YA graphic novels.
Speakers

Meet Rivkah
Rivkah LaFille (pronounced "lah-fee") is a children's writer, illustrator, and graphic novelist who specializes in slice-of-life type stories with HEART. Her graphic novel series, STEADY BEAT, was nominated to the American Library Association's Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. Currently, she is working on a graphic novel about creative writing with First Second and a YA literary GN with Candlewick. She teaches the art of writing and illustrating children's comics at Kids Comics Unite and is an active member of the SCBWI.

Meet Janna
Janna Morishima is a literary agent specializing in graphic novels and visual storytelling. She started her career at Scholastic, where she co-founded the Graphix imprint. She is also the founder of Kids Comics Unite, an online community for kids and YA graphic novel professionals.
Come away with a step-by-step
recipe to improve your work!
Kids Comics Masterclass
with Rivkah LaFille & Janna Morishima
January 28th, 12pm ET
Registration is closed.