KidLitGN interns Abigale and Sienna had the opportunity to meet with an award-winning, bestselling queer Latine author Barbara Perez Marquez, whose work has been recognized by the American Library Association and nominated for both an Eisner and an Ignatz Award. They explored the creative process behind The Library of Memories, and dove into her experiences collaborating with illustrators, adapting stories for graphic novels, and finding opportunities in an evolving industry. Click below to watch the full interview above, and see below for timestamps. Find out more about Barbara and her work at:
mustachebabs.com (Barbara’s website)
@mustachebabs (Instagram)
Order The Library of Memories here!
Timestamps
2:47 – 10:35
The Library of Memories and the creative process
10:35 – 19:05
Author-illustrator collaboration
19:05 – 49:30
Career experiences and advice — working in collaborations and adapting prose to script
49:30 – 56:39
Industry reflections and closing thoughts
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