Gigi Murakami is an NYC native, Ignatz nominated manga artist, illustrator, writer, content creator, and small creative business owner at the intersection of horror media, alternative nerd culture, and (schlocky) film. Her work blends Japanese manga art, vintage grindhouse poster art, and pulp comic aesthetics. She specializes in traditional ink and color illustrations and manga art, focusing on dark, dramatic, and fantastical yet introspective themes.

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J de laVega is an author-illustrator of Puerto Rican ancestry who thrives on color and texture. She enjoys translating complex topics into art children can understand. Her debut book, Wepa!, was published by Lil’ Libros in 2023.

Self-Identifiers: Afro-Latina; Hispanic; Female

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