Program: GNCRT Discussion Session 4

Being Yourself: Identity and Coming of Age in Comics

Saturday, June 25, 2022

11:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Washington Convention Center, 145B

Growing up is hard. Whether it's struggling with acne, learning to love your hair, or fighting against what the world expects you to be, the trials of teenage life resonate with everyone. In this panel, we hear from some of today’s comics creators who are bringing these experiences to the page and explore together what comics can offer readers struggling with their identity.

Moderator(s)

Matthew Noe, MSLS

Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian
Countway Library, Harvard Medical School

Speaker(s)

Jadzia Axelrod

Writer
Jarad Greene

Cartoonist
Maia Kobabe

Creator of Gender Queer: A Memoir
Rose Bousamra

Illustrator