Hey! It's #EmptyTheShelters Day! 🐾
To commemorate, I'd like to celebrate my rescue dog Max, and the graphic novel I wrote and illustrated in his honor, BECOMING A DOG PERSON 🥰
Some good news... In case you haven't heard, my graphic novel BECOMING A DOG PERSON is now available! 🎉
➡️ https://bit.ly/BDPbk
Help spread the word! Thanks for your support! 🐶
So excited! My alma mater, The Center for Cartoon Studies, wrote about BECOMING A DOG PERSON!
➡️ https://www.cartoonstudies.org/debut-graphic-novel-by-donna-almendrala-12-is-out-now/
Support this year's Minicomic Awards & have a personal thank you during the awards ceremony as we honor the work of amazing cartoonists who continue to create! YOUR SUPPORT WILL KEEP THIS TRADITION ALIVE FOR YEARS TO COME! 🧡
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The dog behind the book.
In 2018, my partner and I adopted a rescue dog named Max, a cute small breed mutt with a spunky personality. I fell in love with Max immediately, but his emotional and behavioral issues were more than I bargained for. The experience affected me emotionally and challenged my relationship with myself and with my partner. I wanted to write about the experience in a semi-autobiographical format so I wrote our story, changed our character names and added a touch of magical realism to explore the themes of confidence, leadership, and relationships. So while it’s clear that this story is fiction, it’s also still very much my personal experience.
➡️ https://bit.ly/BDPbk
In case you haven't heard, BECOMING A DOG PERSON is out now!
➡️ https://bit.ly/BDPbk
BECOMING A DOG PERSON is intended for animal/dog lovers, especially those who have adopted a rescue, who know how that bond can change you for good. Whether or not you like dogs, it’s a story for those who struggle to be seen in their careers or their relationships.
Help spread the word! Thanks for your support! 🐶
Some good news... In case you haven't heard, my graphic novel BECOMING A DOG PERSON is now available! 🎉
➡️ https://bit.ly/BDPbk
Help spread the word! Thanks for your support! 🐶
THIS SATURDAY at the Schulz Museum!
I won't be able to attend but my books will be for sale at Denis St. John's table 📚🦖
In addition to Paige Braddock, the following artists will be there:
Yasmeen Abedifard (When to Pick a Pomegranate)
Eddie Ahn (The Advocate) Brent Anderson (Astro City)
Rina Ayuyang (The Man in the McIntosh Suit)
Tom Beland (Chicacabra)
Lex Fajardo (Kid Beowulf)
Brian Fies (A Fire Story)
Shaenon Garrity (Narbonic)
Brett Grunig (Princeless)
Briana Loewinsohn (Ephemera)
Katie Longua (Debian Perl: Digital Detective)
Emily Martin (Princeless)
Eric Martin (Travel Sketches)
Steve Oliff (Akira)
Amber Padilla (The Secret Garden on 81st Street)
Thien Pham (Family Style)
Eliza Reisfeld (My Zoo: A Book of Feelings)
Mary Shyne (You and Me On Repeat)
Denis St. John (The Mesozine)Justin Thompson (MythTickle)
Julia Wertz (Impossible People)
Chuck Whelon (Urfspace)Plus, the Cartoon Art Museum, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc., and more!
Stop by!
A few years back, I went on safari while we visited South Africa, and I returned with a renewed spirit. Sharing a journal entry about communing with nature.
Has your name every appeared in the credits of a book, or is it likely to in the near future? Then you should join AUTHORS AGAINST BOOK BANS! Transcript below the cut. A version of this zine formatted for print is available to download on my patreon.
Do you make books? Yes? I want YOU to join Authors Against Book Bans! By Maia Kobabe
WHAT IS AABB?
A coalition of writers, illustrators, editors & other book creators, standing united against the unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We support the availability of diverse voices in our libraries, in our schools, & in our culture. We pledge to band together against the oppression of literature, to speak when our voices are silenced, to go where our bodies are needed, & to fight to ensure this freedom.
Our concern is not only for the books, but for the children, families, educators, librarians, & communities who suffer when the freedom to read is challenged and taken away.
WHAT CAN AABB OFFER YOU?
- Regional groups working on legislation to protect authors & the freedom to read state-by-state
- Online trainings on digital security, public speaking, & how to counter book challenges in your community
-Affinity groups for BIPOC authors, queer authors, authors with disabilities, indie, nonfiction, romance writers & more
-Support if your book is challenged!
-A very active discord community
Author: What if my book hasn’t been challenged?
Maia: JOIN!
Author: Ok, but what if I’m really busy and can’t do much organizing right now?
Maia: JOIN ANYWAY!
Even if all you do is sign up, your membership will help lend weight to the letters AABB sends to publishers & legislators. As of January 2025, AABB has 3500+ members. Check out the recent open letter to publishers on AABB’s socials & feel free to share it with your contacts.
An Open Letter to Our Publishers- instagram.com/p/DCzYmKcR8uq
Maia: I’ve been facing intense challenges to my book since 2021. Knowing that I am not alone in the fight against censorship is what keeps my spirits up!
Watching the folks in AABB share information, co-write legislation, show up to library & school board meetings, & speak up to publishers about the need to protect diverse books & minority authors has been amazing!
This is a weird & scary time to be an author, but you are not alone! Join thousands of us fighting for the freedom to read, the freedom to write, the freedom to teach, the freedom to learn, & the freedom to share our stories!
Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and ot
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