On episode 34 of the Writers off the Page podcast, we look at the rise of graphic novels and visual storytelling with Jessica Walton and Aśka, co-creators of Stars in their Eyes.
Jessica Walton and Aśka are the co-creators of the graphic novel Stars in their Eyes, which has been described as 'a captivating graphic novel with a diverse and inclusive cast' – and I couldn't agree more.
Stars in their Eyes is the story of Maisie, a queer, disabled teenager with chronic pain. It follows her to Fancon, where she is desperate to meet her idol, Kara Bufano, an amputee actor who plays a kick-arse amputee character in her favourite show.
Fancon is big, exciting and exhausting. While there, Maisie meets Ollie, a cute volunteer who she has a lot in common with.
Jessica Walton is a queer, disabled writer, musician and speaker. They’re also the author of Introducing Teddy, which was illustrated by Dougal Macpherson, as well as a number of short stories for teens and kids, and poetry.
Aśka is a visual storyteller and science
communicator. She’s illustrated nine published books, and is a regular contributor to The School Magazine.