“A thoughtful look at the pressures to conform and the importance of self-expression.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Jim Rugg is a Pittsburgh-based comic book artist, illustrator, and designer who collaborated with author Cecil Castellucci on the cult classic graphic novel The PLAIN Janes in 2007. The PLAIN Janes are back in a complete graphic novel collection with a never-before-seen third story. The Janes and their secret art gang are sure to be a hit with young adult readers.
Jim’s other books include Street Angel, Afrodisiac, Notebook Drawings, and Supermag. He is a recipient of both the Eisner and Ignatz Awards and he teaches visual storytelling at the School of Visual Arts and the Animation Workshop in Denmark.
More about Jim Rugg
Jim Rugg’s website
Dollar Bin Podcast, November 2017
Interview with Jim Rugg
Pittsburgh Current, October 2018
Comics Artist Jim Rugg To Publish New ‘Street Angel’ Book
“The story is filled with unforced insights about the role of art in our lives, and Jim Rugg’s understated illustrations let these moments glimmer quietly on the page.”
NPR’S ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
Book Signing
A book signing will follow the program. Books will be available for sale before and after the lecture from City of Asylum Bookstore.
Partner
Foundation Support
Bank of America Charitable Foundation, EQT Foundation, The Grable Foundation, and the Pittsburgh Indian Community & Friends
Media Sponsor
Kidsburgh
