Whit Taylor (cartoonist) facts for kids
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Whit Taylor is a talented American artist who creates comic books and graphic novels. She is known for her unique storytelling and art style.
About Whit Taylor
Whit Taylor grew up in New Jersey and now lives in New York. Before she became a cartoonist, she studied public health. She even worked in that field for a while.
Later, she became interested in making movies. But after going to many comic book shows, she found her true passion: comics! She started writing for comic news websites like The Comics Beat and The Nib. In 2014, she even helped choose the winners for the Ignatz Awards, which are big awards for comic artists.
Awards and Recognition
Whit Taylor's amazing work has earned her several awards and nominations. These awards celebrate the best comic books and graphic novels.
- In 2012, she won the Rising Star Award at the Glyph Comics Awards for her comic Watermelon. This award is for new artists who show great promise.
- In 2013, her series Madtown High was nominated for Best Series at the Ignatz Awards.
- Her comic Boxes was recognized multiple times in 2014 and 2015. It was nominated for Best Writer and Fan Award for Best Work at the Glyph Comics Awards. It was also named a Notable Comic in Best American Comics 2015.
- In 2016, her webcomic The Fabric of Appropriation was on the short list for Best Web Comic of the Year by Slate magazine.
Whit Taylor's Works
Whit Taylor has created many different comics and graphic novels. Here are some of her published works:
- Watermelon (2011)
- Relics (2012)
- Madtown High (2013) - a five-issue series
- Stethoscope Microphone (2013)
- Boxes (2013)
- The Anthropologists (2014)
- Berries (2014)
- Up Down Clown (2015)
- Ghost (2015)
- Wallpaper (2016)
- Ghost Stories (2018)
- Ley Lines No. 17: Smile (2019)
- Fizzle Series (started in 2017)
- Montana Diary (2021)
