Radical Self-Discovery

Finding your way into a new community can bring hard lessons, but also unbridled joy. Inspired by the journals of her grandfather, Melissa Mendes’ The Weight follows young Edie, a child of the Great Depression, as she grapples with domestic abuse and hard life lessons. Mike Curato’s Gaysians celebrates the stories of four gay Asians navigating love, life, and community.  Kazimir Lee’s Low Orbit follows Malaysian-American teen Azar as she explores her queer identity following an unexpected move to Vermont. Join these cartoonists as they discuss their tales of survival, maturation, and self-discovery. Moderated by author and librarian Hal Schrieve.