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Gabi Mendez

Born:
Connection to Illinois: Mendez is a graduate of the School of Ther Art Institute of Chicago and lives in Chicago.

Biography: Gabi Mendez is a queer latinx comics artist and illustrator. A graduate of the School of The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Sequential Art Master's program at SCAD, she is currently working and taking on new and exciting projects! She writes a lot of silly comics, says "dude" too much, and just wants everyone to feel included.


Awards:
  • Lo & Behold Illinois READS Book Selection, Illinois Reading Council, 2024

Primary Literary Genre(s): Illustrator

Primary Audience(s): Young adult readers

E-Mail: gabr.mende@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hobbleshmobble/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hobbleshmobble
Web: https://www.gabimendez.com/


Selected Titles

Lo and Behold: (A Graphic Novel)
ISBN: 0593179625 OCLC: 1293985157

Random House Graphic 2023

Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez.When you’re named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie’s family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see.The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad’s summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she’s suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she’s imagined before, but can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?

Speak Up, Santiago!: (A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel)
ISBN: 0593651642 OCLC:

Random House Graphic 2025

Welcome to Hillside Valley! 12 year-old New York city kid Santi is heading upstate, in the debut of this irresistible contemporary graphic novel series about friends, family, community and identity—just right for fans of Mexikid and the Click series! How can you speak up if you don't have the words? Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem—Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like everyone he meets in Hillside does. There's Sol (she's a soccer player who really loves books), Willie, (the artist), Alejandro (Santi's unofficial tour guide!), and Nico (Alejandro's brother and blue belt in karate). In between all of their adventures in Hillside, Santi can't help but worry about his Spanish-what if he can't keep up?! Does that mean he's not Colombian enough? Will Santi find his confidence and his voice? Or will his worries cost him his new friendships...and the chance to play in HIlliside's summer soccer tournament?! Book 1 in the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series introduces an unforgettable group of kids readers will love—look for more Hillside Valley graphic novels, coming soon!

 

 

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