Tag Archives: CCS Alum

Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller is OUT!

Joseph Lambert‘s book Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller is out in the world this week and already receiving high praise from book reviewers and literary sources. The fifth book in the collaboration of The Center for Cartoon … Continue reading

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Carol Thompson: Full House

Carol Thompson is a West Coast gal through-and-through. She packed all her bags in California to attend The Center for Cartoon Studies in 2009 and graduated in 2011. Then she packed up all her belongings in a rather fantastic ‘mailing … Continue reading

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Joe Lambert’s Big Year

2011 was a great year for cartoonist and CCS ’08 alum Joseph Lambert. His new book I Will Bite You from Secret Acres won the sacred brick Ignatz award at the Small Press Expo last September (two to be exact, … Continue reading

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JP Coovert on your back!

JP Coovert graduated from The Center for Cartoon Studies in 2008 and in his creative wake are many great comics and more than one rad t-shirt. What happened after you graduated from The Center for Cartoon Studies? JPC: After graduating … Continue reading

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Introduction to Katherine Roy, 101

Katherine Roy is a California girl who has found herself driven to the East Coast, whether she is working on a ship, giving fully-costumed tours in Boston, attending school and working on comics. Graduating from The Center for Cartoon Studies … Continue reading

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Alum Andy Christensen in review

Andrew James Christensen (also known to his fellow classmates as Andy and is not pictured above) graduated in spring earlier this year making him of the CCS 2011 varietal. His love of hard work and kind demeanor make him one … Continue reading

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ICAF in Review Redux: The Comics and Pedagogy Roundtable

The first day of the International Comic Arts Forum conference, September 29th, featured a roundtable discussion on the various challenges and considerations facing an educator when trying to introduce comics into the classroom. The afternoon panel was moderated by Associate … Continue reading

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Beth Hetland: Criminally Good Chicago Cartoonist

Beth Hetland moved to Vermont back in 2009 like an oncoming storm. Her enthusiasm, love of comics and strong work ethic made her not only a joy to be around but a cartoonist worthy of respect. Upon her graduation in … Continue reading

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Nursery Rhyme Comics Time

This week, First Second released the Nursery Rhyme Comics book featuring 50 artists telling 50 tales of mirth, merriment and COMICS. Editor Chris Duffy put this magical book together and we are sure it is one for ages. Nursery Rhyme … Continue reading

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SPX 2011 Debuts

This weekend, the streets of White River Junction may look a lot like a ghost town with the flood waters of Hurricane Irene canceling our local train festival Glory Days. But a lot of students are traveling SOUTH, way south … Continue reading

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