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mariah-rose marie 𓃦 ✦ 𓅛
@mariahrosemarie.bsky.social
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✸ ecology, food, memory & global solidarity
✎ books: COOK LIKE YOUR ANCESTORS, Healthy Relationships, GO BACK & GET IT (2028)
꩜ site, store & more: https://www.mariah-rose.com/
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northeast coast! i'm gonna be at @buarts.bsky.social Nov 12 & 13 w/ fellow cartoonist Shaina Lu talking all about food, comics & collective care.

w EBT set to be halted for so many, I just wanna say all programming is free, open to all, and food is being SERVED. (🇭🇰🇰🇪🇳🇬🇵🇸) RSVP: tinyurl.com/smtxpyxb
the two day schedule, ornamented with cute food illustrations (all text here can be found in the RSVP link) a colorfully dressed curlyheaded femme smiles at a desk full of art on screens and plants. TEXT: Mariah-Rose Marie (she/he/they), COOK LIKE YOUR ANCESTORS
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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here's how to get your fill as soon as it drops. thanks so much to @sagecoffey.bsky.social @mirkdrop.bsky.social and @matteofarinella.bsky.social for taking the time to read the ARC and share your thoughts <333

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-quick-ea...
A whole found family of anthropomorphic animals embraces (ft. a coati, cat, fox, rabbit, markhor, poodle, and pygmy hippo) Text: "In tackling what's a tense and difficult topic for many people, Mariah-Rose's adorable and expressive drawings make every page overflow with joy, compassion and playfulness. This book reframes relationships around the infinite beautiful possibilities they bring—to build the life, love, and world that we want to see." —Sarah Shay Mirk, Sex from Scratch: Making Your Own Relationship Rules The same cat enters a community center with a tray of steaming empanadas. An anthropomorphic shark, moth, and panda are all excited about it. Text: “Following the great tradition of wise animals, every character in Healthy Relationships has something important to teach us about human relationships. I want to recommend this book to everyone I know - family, friends, neighbors, colleagues - so we can build a better community together.” – Dr. Matteo Farinella (Neuroscience Ph.D), author & artist of Neurocomic, The Senses, Cervellopoli an anthropomorphoc poodle girl strikes a pose, grinning. she's got waist beads, an afro pick, and a crop-top from no name's book club ft. an AK-47 made out of colorful books. text: "Made with kindness, compassion and a dash of humor throughout, Mariah-Rose Marie has beautifully illustrated a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost when navigating relationships, and not just the romantic ones. It’s rare to find a relationship resource so thoughtfully crafted, approachable and empathetic.” “Mariah-Rose provided the building materials and a sturdy foundation for developing Healthy Relationships across different aspects of life with this book and I left it feeling ready to build!" – Sage Coffey, Becoming Who We Are, BUGSNAX
September 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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i've been told @barnesandnoble.com
is having a big pre-order sale on my book that comes out in dec! w/ this discount it's about ~$7 that goes a long way in helping me get it out in the world. only lasts till friday! find out what some kind colleagues had to say about it below...
an anthropomorphic cat sits in the dark at a classroom desk, paws clasped judgmentally (like shinji's dad from evangelion... you know the scene) next to a projection screen of questionable relationship tropes in media. they're saying: "25% off of a cute, all-ages graphic novel about what it takes to build and maintain healthy relationships? in THIS economy?" "and pre-orders help authors hugely by showing book sellers that they're supported?? ... I see. You have three days." the same cat is cute and cheery now, holding a giant sparkling copy of the book, A Quick & Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships. Text: BARNES & NOBLE PRE-ORDER SPECIAL Wednesday Sept 3 - Friday Sept 5 use the code PREORDER25 at checkout!
September 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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hello, thank you for this offer! I just sent in my info through the form on your site. not sure if an educational graphic novel is what you're seeking, but my book is set for release this December. can send you a digital ARC if you like! thanks for considering <3
August 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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for those interested in what's got me so busy for the next few years, I've officially started up a bi-weekly BTS series on the process of making my first OGN.

you can follow along (as well as see all my sketchbooks, side projects, music & book recs) for 3 USD a month 💙 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/3yrh2kkk
August 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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aaand printed~
catch u there 🌧️
a hand holds up copies of a bright blue mini zine in various stages of folding against a bright blue cloud-streaked sky img: a museum map. text: table 21A saturday august 2 11am to 4pm at the wende museum
July 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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hello 3 people in the LA comics scene... I will be at the wende zine fest next week if you wanna say hi. www.instagram.com/wendezinefest/ I made a new mini on clouds 🥺

it'll be the last event I'm doing this year (for good reason... will be able to share soon!)
a masked brown human with smiling eyes stands next to a glorious table spread of zines, prints and books.
July 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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if you missed my lil keynote it can basically be summarized here
May 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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new stickers, sipping season & restocks of old favs will also be present. wish my introverted ass luck 😀
February 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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new (spicy...) wares for LA Zine Fest this saturday!!

entry is free & it's a masked, ADA accessible event at the BROAD museum! I'll be in the front row at table 7B with the coolest people... see u there~
February 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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cover reveal 🥹 my new book w/ oni press has been announced! coming to you this december 🫶🏽

details & preview pages here: bleedingcool.com/comics/quick...
February 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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thanks for the love on this y'all <333 - I should also mention that I'll be debuting the full color version as a print & copies of the zine I did on california plant life this saturday at LA Zine fest <333
February 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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new shirt drop: "native lands need native hands / fire-resistant plants of california" 🌱 #landback

all profits go to my friend whose fam lost everything in the Altadena fires. rawpaw.ink/collections/...
a boxy black t-shirt with a subtle bluish pattern with a 2 color screenprint illustration (mint blue w/ bright orange pops) of plants and pollinators. they're labeled: monkey flower, beach strawberry, coast live oak, coyote mint, matalija poppy, california sycamore, toyon, and laurel sumac. sweat bees, hummingbirds and butterflies enjoy the flowers. ILLUSTRATON TEXT: "native lands need native hands / fire-resistant plants of california" PROMO TEXT: pre-orders open until march 11 / 100% cotton crystal dye shirt / screenprinted to order / all profits go to help an Altadena family rebuild after the LA wildfires! close up of the previous design
February 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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new comic about life lately 🥲🔥

read the whole thing here inthesetimes.com/article/comi... up on @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social !
January 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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for anyone looking to support those who need it most in LA, these are the places to do it. 2/2
January 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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some unfinished observations, but... my friend's family house, cars, and small business supplies burned down, so I'm trying to help him & others out. sharing helps a great deal.

(accepted donation links in next part) 1/2
January 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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will be at @comicartsla.bsky.social this saturday with some new zines ~ ✨

signing works with @silversprocket.net from 11-12, then will be at the @cartoonistcoop.bsky.social table till close with my wares, yellin' about how great collective worker power is. ✊🏽 come say hey!
December 12, 2024 at 6:29 AM
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hey new folks! I'm Mariah-Rose. I'm an artist making work about ecology, foodways, queer tings, ancestry & community.

I made COOK LIKE YOUR ANCESTORS, many zines, comics & posters, and am working on two graphic novels now (coming 2025 & 2028!) that I post about here: patreon.com/biophonies
an illustration of three fat happy spotted seals in the arctic at an orangey-pink sunrise. an illustration of a west african woman and southeast turtle island woman connected by a single long braid. the african woman is holding a bowl of collards and black eyed peas. the native woman is holding a bunch of yarrow. an illustration of a black woman watering plants that are growing out of a ruined cop car that's been reclaimed by nature. an illustration of a seven headed dragon. text on the border is a quote by Ursula K Le Guin: "YOU CANNOT BUY THE REVOLUTION, YOU CANNOT MAKE THE REVOLUTION, YOU CAN ONLY BE THE REVOLUTION. IT IS IN YOUR SPIRIT, OR IT IS NOWHERE... 2024 /// 4722"
November 15, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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east LA what are you doing this sunday? a bunch of lovely artists (me included!!) will be doing some radical readings at Other Books in Boyle Heights. cost is a suggested $5+ donation to gofund.me/384cc5e2

hope to see you there!
a poster full of a bunch of smiling artists holding watermelons and the Palestinian flag. text reads: COMICS & ZINES READING Join us at Other Books LA 2006 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Los Angeles CA 90033 / Nov 17 @ 5pm
November 12, 2024 at 11:53 PM
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come thru and let us decompress from this week together!

the class is 2 hours & begins at 11 am (PST) 2 pm (EST) 15:00 (BT) or for my EU folks, 18:00 (UK) & 19:00 (CET)

it’s sliding scale, but there are seats available for those who can’t afford it <3 see link for more info!
a square illustration featuring a curly haired brown gyal in a headscarf smiling & tossing some zines and comic pages in a mini cast iron skillet. the text reads: COOKIN' UP COMICS: make a recipe zine! Sunday Nov 10 11 am - 1 pm PST sliding scale virtual class
November 5, 2024 at 11:41 PM
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hey new people
here is some art I made & a selfie so you all know what you're getting into
a screenshot from twitter captioned "art/artist" on the left is a massive blanket depicting a puma biting into the neck of a missionary, framed by a border full of animals representing the changing seasons and native wildlife of turtle island. on the right is a brown femmey person in all white with dark hair taking a moody mirror selfie. a monstera plant is behind them.
October 20, 2024 at 11:47 PM
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a new home for nonfiction comics launches today! honored that my (horrific but objectively entertaining first queer date) comic I did for pride has found a home here.

read it in full at crucialcomix.com 💅🏽
2 panels of a comic page colored in blue and pinkish violet. PANEL 1: two mixed race femmes sitting atop a gigantic floating cheeseburger, blushing at each other shyly. clouds and palm trees fill the background. PANEL 2: A store on a palm lined boulevard, it's name censored with pixel distortion. TEXT: My first date with a girl was a DISASTER. We were both in our late teens working at an obnoxious organic food joint in Los Angeles
September 19, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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yeaaa
August 9, 2024 at 3:15 AM
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entries close TONIGHT at midnight PST! 4.5k raised so far! last chance to get in on these lovely prizes
May 22, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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Just 3 days left 💙 We've also got word from Hasan, the father of this family this week. All shares are deeply appreciated (2/2)
Clay colored background with teal text. Photos of the items up as prizes are collages around text. Text reads, “Text reads, “The little ones package! Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palest*ne by Hannah Moushabeck with art by Reem Madooh, a signed copy of What Did My Ancestors Eat? by Quinn Miller Murphy with art by Jillian Thalman, Making Comic Zines by Eddy Atoms, Puppy Knight! By Michael Sweater and Josue Cruz, and a potato vs tomato sticker sheet from Silver Sprocket, and a signed poster print by Mariah-Rose Marie." Clay colored background with teal text. Photos of the items up as prizes are collages around text. Text reads, “or The Magic Package! Next World Tarot Deck by Cristy C. Road, When I Arrived At the Castle by E. M. Carroll, Comics for Choice, a comics anthology edited by Whit Taylor, Hazel Newlevant, and O. K. Fox, Symbols glicee print and 32 witchy and floral illustrated postcards by Jillian Thalman, Care not Cops mini postcard by Mariah-Rose Marie.” Clay and tan colored background with teal text. A photo of bread in an outdoor oven, and a photo of a tent set up bookend a photo of Talya and Jehad, two Palest*nian children. Text reads, "About the Abumughannams. Mother Haneen, father Hassan, grandma Najwa, and their two children, Talya and Jehad first traveled to G-za in the autumn of 2023. They were finally connecting with a hearing specialist to find support for Jehad when conflict began. They soon learned that their home was completely destroyed, and with nowhere to go, are now facing dire conditions in the refugee camps of R-fah. 100% of funds will go to evacuating this family of five ASAP, and providing much-needed emergency funds for food, shelter, and clothing." Clay and tan colored background with teal and brown text. Text reads, “Fundraiser update! Final date extended, tons more prizes added, three possible winners, $1,000+ USD raised of $19,000 goal. A message from the Abumughannams:” The messages updates on the situation in Rafah, additional needs, and a thank you from the family for funds raised so far. *The full update from the family can be read in full on the go fund me page linked in bio*.
May 19, 2024 at 11:29 PM