Cartoon Studies
@cartoonstudies.bsky.social
The Center for Cartoon Studies (#cartoonstudies), White River Junction, Vermont. MFA and Certificate program, + Workshops. cartoonstudies.org
The Cartoonist Veteran Project comics are available as free digital downloads, including "When I Returned" and "A Whole Lifetime of Firsts." Read more:
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November 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Cartoonist Veteran Project comics are available as free digital downloads, including "When I Returned" and "A Whole Lifetime of Firsts." Read more:
www.cartoonstudies.org/css-studio/c...
www.cartoonstudies.org/css-studio/c...
11/21, 3pm - A free livestreamed event celebrating CCS’s 20th Anniversary! Two of Vermont’s most acclaimed cartoonists, Alison Bechdel and Tillie Walden ‘16, will share the stage for a rare public conversation about art, place, and the ways VT has shaped their work. Link in bio. cartoonstudies.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
11/21, 3pm - A free livestreamed event celebrating CCS’s 20th Anniversary! Two of Vermont’s most acclaimed cartoonists, Alison Bechdel and Tillie Walden ‘16, will share the stage for a rare public conversation about art, place, and the ways VT has shaped their work. Link in bio. cartoonstudies.org
Are you considering applying to The Center for Cartoon Studies MFA or Certificate program? Join us for our virtual campus open house and portfolio day on Dec. 6! For more info and to RSVP: www.cartoonstudies.org/admissions-e...
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Are you considering applying to The Center for Cartoon Studies MFA or Certificate program? Join us for our virtual campus open house and portfolio day on Dec. 6! For more info and to RSVP: www.cartoonstudies.org/admissions-e...
NEW! COMICS 101 online winter workshop, meets once a week (6-9pm ET on Thursdays) for six weeks! Learn more about this workshop, and scholarships:
www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/co...
www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/co...
October 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEW! COMICS 101 online winter workshop, meets once a week (6-9pm ET on Thursdays) for six weeks! Learn more about this workshop, and scholarships:
www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/co...
www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/co...
This fall, The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars that are open to the public. @andycomics.bsky.social is next up with High Contrast Comics. Sign up: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/we...
October 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This fall, The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars that are open to the public. @andycomics.bsky.social is next up with High Contrast Comics. Sign up: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/we...
The much-awaited comics guide is now available for pre-order! MAKING NONFICTION COMICS by cartoonists and journalists Eleri Harris ‘14 and Shay Mirk officially releases 11/11 via Abrams ComicArts.
“The definitive guide to writing, drawing, and publishing nonfiction comics…” —Abrams ComicArts
“The definitive guide to writing, drawing, and publishing nonfiction comics…” —Abrams ComicArts
September 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The much-awaited comics guide is now available for pre-order! MAKING NONFICTION COMICS by cartoonists and journalists Eleri Harris ‘14 and Shay Mirk officially releases 11/11 via Abrams ComicArts.
“The definitive guide to writing, drawing, and publishing nonfiction comics…” —Abrams ComicArts
“The definitive guide to writing, drawing, and publishing nonfiction comics…” —Abrams ComicArts
This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) ✏️ 🎉
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September 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) ✏️ 🎉
www.cartoonstudies.org/cartoon-coll...
www.cartoonstudies.org/cartoon-coll...
This fall, CCS will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars. All proceeds will go to sponsor zine fests around the USA that CCS supports. Here is the lineup!: High Contrast Comics with Andy Warner ’12 – 10/15 & Autobio Comics with Betsey Swardlick ’11 – 10/29
cartoonstudies.org/workshops
cartoonstudies.org/workshops
September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This fall, CCS will host a series of low-cost ($5), 90-minute webinars. All proceeds will go to sponsor zine fests around the USA that CCS supports. Here is the lineup!: High Contrast Comics with Andy Warner ’12 – 10/15 & Autobio Comics with Betsey Swardlick ’11 – 10/29
cartoonstudies.org/workshops
cartoonstudies.org/workshops
The New England Graphic Medicine Summit (NEGM25) @negm25.bsky.social is partnering with CCS Applied Cartooning Lab to launch a Cartooning Clinic—a space for creative “check-ups” designed to support creators developing long-form graphic medicine projects:
www.cartoonstudies.org/the-center-f...
www.cartoonstudies.org/the-center-f...
September 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The New England Graphic Medicine Summit (NEGM25) @negm25.bsky.social is partnering with CCS Applied Cartooning Lab to launch a Cartooning Clinic—a space for creative “check-ups” designed to support creators developing long-form graphic medicine projects:
www.cartoonstudies.org/the-center-f...
www.cartoonstudies.org/the-center-f...
Save the date!
Nonfiction Comics Fest
NFCF 2025
November 15, 2025
11am - 6pm
Fletcher Free Library
Burlington, VT
FREE TO ATTEND
www.nonfictioncomicsfest.org
Nonfiction Comics Fest
NFCF 2025
November 15, 2025
11am - 6pm
Fletcher Free Library
Burlington, VT
FREE TO ATTEND
www.nonfictioncomicsfest.org
September 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Save the date!
Nonfiction Comics Fest
NFCF 2025
November 15, 2025
11am - 6pm
Fletcher Free Library
Burlington, VT
FREE TO ATTEND
www.nonfictioncomicsfest.org
Nonfiction Comics Fest
NFCF 2025
November 15, 2025
11am - 6pm
Fletcher Free Library
Burlington, VT
FREE TO ATTEND
www.nonfictioncomicsfest.org
The much-anticipated graphic novel THE WEIGHT by Melissa Mendes ‘10 releases in September with @dandq.bsky.social. Melissa Mendes will be in conversation with James Sturm at the MASS MoCA R&D Store in North Adams, MA, on Thursday, September 4, at 5 pm. Sign up!
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August 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The much-anticipated graphic novel THE WEIGHT by Melissa Mendes ‘10 releases in September with @dandq.bsky.social. Melissa Mendes will be in conversation with James Sturm at the MASS MoCA R&D Store in North Adams, MA, on Thursday, September 4, at 5 pm. Sign up!
drawnandquarterly.com/event/meliss...
drawnandquarterly.com/event/meliss...
CCS Faculty & Alumni Nominated for 2025 Harvey Awards
Best Young Adult Book: HOW IT ALL ENDS by Emma Hunsinger ‘20
Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel: BERLIN: THE PLAY (Court Theatre), adapted by Mickle Maher and directed by Charles Newell. Based on BERLIN by faculty member Jason Lutes
Best Young Adult Book: HOW IT ALL ENDS by Emma Hunsinger ‘20
Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel: BERLIN: THE PLAY (Court Theatre), adapted by Mickle Maher and directed by Charles Newell. Based on BERLIN by faculty member Jason Lutes
August 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
CCS Faculty & Alumni Nominated for 2025 Harvey Awards
Best Young Adult Book: HOW IT ALL ENDS by Emma Hunsinger ‘20
Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel: BERLIN: THE PLAY (Court Theatre), adapted by Mickle Maher and directed by Charles Newell. Based on BERLIN by faculty member Jason Lutes
Best Young Adult Book: HOW IT ALL ENDS by Emma Hunsinger ‘20
Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel: BERLIN: THE PLAY (Court Theatre), adapted by Mickle Maher and directed by Charles Newell. Based on BERLIN by faculty member Jason Lutes
SUGAR SHACK by Lucy Knisley '09, book 3 of the Peapod Farm Series, is out now!!
Congratulations Lucy!! @lucyknisley.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
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Congratulations Lucy!! @lucyknisley.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
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August 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
SUGAR SHACK by Lucy Knisley '09, book 3 of the Peapod Farm Series, is out now!!
Congratulations Lucy!! @lucyknisley.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/PPF/p...
Congratulations Lucy!! @lucyknisley.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/PPF/p...
ADORABLE EMPIRE by Laura Terry '10 is out now!
Congratulations Laura!! @lauraterry.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
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Congratulations Laura!! @lauraterry.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecomm...
August 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
ADORABLE EMPIRE by Laura Terry '10 is out now!
Congratulations Laura!! @lauraterry.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecomm...
Congratulations Laura!! @lauraterry.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉
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Find the heart of your graphic novel/story, whether a work in progress or a new project! Join us this summer for the weeklong workshop: Coming of Age Comics: Creating for Young Adults, with Jo Knowles and Glynnis Fawkes. July 28-Aug.1 www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/co...
July 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Find the heart of your graphic novel/story, whether a work in progress or a new project! Join us this summer for the weeklong workshop: Coming of Age Comics: Creating for Young Adults, with Jo Knowles and Glynnis Fawkes. July 28-Aug.1 www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/co...
WCCMA in Claremont, NH, to unveil Humanity, a powerful new mural by visual artist/musician Alberto Villalobos, accompanied by a moving sound installation by Luis Villalobos, 6/29 at 1pm. Plus: Artist chat includes local artists CCS alum Wayne Carter, Juniper Kim, Ashley Jablonski www.wcc-ma.org
June 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
WCCMA in Claremont, NH, to unveil Humanity, a powerful new mural by visual artist/musician Alberto Villalobos, accompanied by a moving sound installation by Luis Villalobos, 6/29 at 1pm. Plus: Artist chat includes local artists CCS alum Wayne Carter, Juniper Kim, Ashley Jablonski www.wcc-ma.org
An exhibit featuring work by the graduating class is currently on display at the CCS Gallery! Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 4 pm. The Thesis Exhibition will be on display and open to the public until June 9.
www.cartoonstudies.org/2025-thesis-...
www.cartoonstudies.org/2025-thesis-...
May 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
An exhibit featuring work by the graduating class is currently on display at the CCS Gallery! Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 4 pm. The Thesis Exhibition will be on display and open to the public until June 9.
www.cartoonstudies.org/2025-thesis-...
www.cartoonstudies.org/2025-thesis-...
New Children's Picture Book!: 100 Goats and Granny! by Atinuke and illustrated by Lauren Hinds '10
"...Atinuke’s text rollicks while Hinds’ illustrations urge readers to slow down to take in every delicious detail. . . Great goatish fun." –Kirkus Reviews
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"...Atinuke’s text rollicks while Hinds’ illustrations urge readers to slow down to take in every delicious detail. . . Great goatish fun." –Kirkus Reviews
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May 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
New Children's Picture Book!: 100 Goats and Granny! by Atinuke and illustrated by Lauren Hinds '10
"...Atinuke’s text rollicks while Hinds’ illustrations urge readers to slow down to take in every delicious detail. . . Great goatish fun." –Kirkus Reviews
www.cartoonstudies.org/new-children...
"...Atinuke’s text rollicks while Hinds’ illustrations urge readers to slow down to take in every delicious detail. . . Great goatish fun." –Kirkus Reviews
www.cartoonstudies.org/new-children...
REEL LIFE, the new middle grade graphic novel by Kane Lynch ‘16, is now available via Scholastic Graphix at your local bookstore!! @kaneicaruslynch.bsky.social
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May 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
REEL LIFE, the new middle grade graphic novel by Kane Lynch ‘16, is now available via Scholastic Graphix at your local bookstore!! @kaneicaruslynch.bsky.social
www.cartoonstudies.org/reel-life-th...
www.cartoonstudies.org/reel-life-th...
Congratulations, Emma Hunsinger '20!
How It All Ends has been nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids!
“Hunsinger explores what it’s like to be an especially inexperienced fish out of water in this vibrant, comedic character sketch.” —Publishers Weekly
How It All Ends has been nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids!
“Hunsinger explores what it’s like to be an especially inexperienced fish out of water in this vibrant, comedic character sketch.” —Publishers Weekly
May 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Congratulations, Emma Hunsinger '20!
How It All Ends has been nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids!
“Hunsinger explores what it’s like to be an especially inexperienced fish out of water in this vibrant, comedic character sketch.” —Publishers Weekly
How It All Ends has been nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids!
“Hunsinger explores what it’s like to be an especially inexperienced fish out of water in this vibrant, comedic character sketch.” —Publishers Weekly
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!!! 🎉
This year, award-winning cartoonist Tillie Walden '16, created this stunning diploma! ❤️
This year, award-winning cartoonist Tillie Walden '16, created this stunning diploma! ❤️
May 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!!! 🎉
This year, award-winning cartoonist Tillie Walden '16, created this stunning diploma! ❤️
This year, award-winning cartoonist Tillie Walden '16, created this stunning diploma! ❤️
Create Comics workshop packs in the essentials for producing comics is led by this incredible comics teaching team: Daryl Seitchik ’18 and Filipa Estrela ’21! July 28-Aug. 1 For more info: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/cr...
May 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Create Comics workshop packs in the essentials for producing comics is led by this incredible comics teaching team: Daryl Seitchik ’18 and Filipa Estrela ’21! July 28-Aug. 1 For more info: www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops/cr...
Emma Hunsinger ’20 Wins The Vermont Book Award for Children’s Literature for her graphic novel, How It All Ends!!
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May 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Emma Hunsinger ’20 Wins The Vermont Book Award for Children’s Literature for her graphic novel, How It All Ends!!
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www.cartoonstudies.org/emma-hunsing...
The Summer Workshop Merit Scholarship deadline is May 8th!
Applicants of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. For more info and to apply:
www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops-in...
Applicants of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. For more info and to apply:
www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops-in...
May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Summer Workshop Merit Scholarship deadline is May 8th!
Applicants of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. For more info and to apply:
www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops-in...
Applicants of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. For more info and to apply:
www.cartoonstudies.org/workshops-in...
New YA graphic novel LOW ORBIT by Kazimir Lee ‘16 is now out via topshelfcomix.bsky.social
“Lee has crafted an earnest coming-of-age graphic novel... Azar’s resilience can be a model for teens to recognize that the pain they are in now is not how they might feel in the future.” —slj.com
“Lee has crafted an earnest coming-of-age graphic novel... Azar’s resilience can be a model for teens to recognize that the pain they are in now is not how they might feel in the future.” —slj.com
May 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
New YA graphic novel LOW ORBIT by Kazimir Lee ‘16 is now out via topshelfcomix.bsky.social
“Lee has crafted an earnest coming-of-age graphic novel... Azar’s resilience can be a model for teens to recognize that the pain they are in now is not how they might feel in the future.” —slj.com
“Lee has crafted an earnest coming-of-age graphic novel... Azar’s resilience can be a model for teens to recognize that the pain they are in now is not how they might feel in the future.” —slj.com