We’re not sure how he does it, but Johnnie Christmas manages to be effortlessly cool, delightfully nice, and a #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning graphic novelist… not to mention the co-creator of series Angel Catbird with Margaret Atwood, and adaptor of William Gibson’s lost screenplay, Alien 3 (amongst other roles). In short: this Vancouver local is a true star who can teach us a thing or two about creativity, art, and how to build a life you envision. In this Masterclass, he’ll speak to the creative process behind his latest work Gamerville—in which a videogamer’s championship aspirations are dashed when he’s sent to a camp where electronics are forbidden and you’re forced to socialize—and how the creative arts can build confidence and connection for you and those around you. Grades 4–7.

Themes: Creative writing, graphic novel, storytelling, careers
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts 4-9, Arts Education 4-7, Physical and Health Education 4-7, Career Education 4-7

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Johnnie Christmas

JOHNNIE CHRISTMAS is a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novelist and author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed middle grade graphic novel Swim Team, which was longlisted for the National Book Award, was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book for Illustration, was named a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2022, and received a Jane Addams Book Award Honor.