1. What initially drew you to comics? I've read comics since I was little. My uncle has sold golden and silver age comics pretty much...

1. Please tell us about what inspires the humorous and fantastic worlds you create. There are a lot of things that inspire me to write my...

1. Please tell us how you go about crafting work for young readers. I always start with a character that comes into my head and tucks...

1. Please tell us how you go about crafting both comics and picture books. The process is surprisingly similar. I always start with the...

What inspires your authorship for young readers? I am always inspired by heroism, so the subjects I choose to write about generally...

1. What draws you to write for young readers? When I was a child, stories offered me validation, comfort, and hope. That’s what I want...

1. What initially drew you to comics? Love at first sight. Colorful superhero costumes. And having a secret identity was appealing...

1. What initially drew you to comics? I grew up reading every comic strip or book I could get my hands on. I originally wanted to write...

1. What initially drew you to comics? My older brother Lee always had the best stuff. He was my first great influence. 2. From Madman to...

1. Please tell us about Just Roll With It (and any upcoming projects you'd like to share about). Just Roll With It is a story about...

1. What do you see as the role of young adult literature for enriching the lives of young readers? Books can change lives. Whether young...

1. What initially drew you to comics? Monsters. When I was, maybe, between 7-10 years of age, I was heavily into things like dinosaurs...

1. You have a range of work, from picture books to longer chapter books. Do you have a particular favorite to work with? My sweet spot...

1. What drew you to write for young readers (although older readers can enjoy your work, too)? I fell in love with reading when I was...

1. How do you craft stories to keep young readers engaged? Simply by telling the truest story I can tell. That's true with a small “t"....

1. Please tell us about Starfish and the message you'd like to share through your work. Starfish is about realizing your intrinsic...

1. What drew you to comics? As a kid, I was more inclined to tell you I loved cartoons a la Pokemon and the Powerpuff Girls than comics,...

1. Your art is transporting. What inspires the fantasy worlds you create? So much of my art is intuitive. I try to approach the drawing...

1. If you could go back and talk to yourself as a young teacher, what is one piece of advice you might offer? Be humble. You can be...

1. What inspires you to make graphic novels? I'm mostly inspired by human behaviour, relationships and psychology. I'm fascinated by how...