What does International Women's Day mean to you?
"To me personally, this is a day (among others) for the recognition of women and women identifying peoples voices, and acknowledgment of the kind of efforts that have been made for every time I do not consider my gender as a key factor in a personal or professional scenario. There are small moments of celebration, and a lot of gratitude, and a lot more dialogue and conversation in the making and ahead of us. I don't see it as a day of celebration: rather, it's a reminder."
What do you hope people to take away from your story?
"This is a story about books and building worlds. When I was very young and unsure of my own worth, it was reading that saved me. I didn't think I had the words to speak out for myself, and so wrote for myself and read other peoples words. Surrounding myself with books (whatever was handy, even labels and instruction manuals) sort of grew me into the person I am today, instead of retreating into a shell (contrary to the image of a bookworm) I hope to share a story about setting your teeth, building yourself up and growing the wings and means to uplift yourself into a lighter place. There's a kind of toughness and determination that comes from finding yourself in a story, and then changing the plot. Hope and strength. I hope this comic conveys that feeling, in some, sense. I'd love to hear different interpretations as well of this wordless, slightly abstract tale."
