Available for in-person visits: Manitoba
Craft: Author/Illustrator
Genre: Graphic Novels
Target Audience: Grades 3 and up
Cost for School and Public Presentation: $250.00, plus applicable taxes
Biography
Joanna Cacao is a Canadian Filipino author-illustrator who lives in snowy Winnipeg with her grumpy Pomeranian, Danny. Her first published collaboration, The Tryout, became an instant #1 Indie Bestseller and has gained starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Shelf Awareness and School Library Journal. Joanna’s author-illustrator debut, The Secret of the Ravens, was published in 2023 by Clarion Books.
Presentation Information:
Workshop: Characters from Start to Finish
Ever wondered how artists go from an idea to a full fledged main character? Together with Joanna, brainstorm a brand new character from start to finish; from designing their hairstyle and clothes, to choosing their hopes and dreams. Discover the fundamentals of character creation, and what makes a character unique. Imagine and draw a character on your own or follow along as Joanna demonstrates live with the help of the audience/group.
Maximum: 40 Students, Ages 8+
Presentation: Life of a Cartoonist
Experience the full journey of an idea to a published book as Joanna unravels the mystery of everything it took for her to make a graphic novel. Discover what it means to chase your dreams, meet deadlines, draw for a living, and pay the bills. Explore a creative future and career seldom talked about, but widely enjoyed by many.
Maximum: No max. Ages 8+
Book List
The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat. Scholastic, 2022.
The Secret of the Ravens. Clarion Books, 2023.
In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure by Briana Lawrence, Andrew McMeel, 2024
The Squad by Christina Soontornvat, Scholastic 2024