PANELISTS

Ellen T. Crenshaw is a cartoonist and illustrator living on Massachusetts’ North Shore. Her titles include the National Book Award longlisted Kiss Number 8, a graphic novel co-created with Colleen AF Venable, and What Was the Turning Point of the Civil War?: Alfred Waud Goes to Gettysburg, a Who HQ graphic novel. Her latest book is Stacey’s Mistake, the 14th installment of the Scholastic Graphix Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel series. When she’s not making comics, Ellen loves playing video games, hiking with her dog, and analyzing movies with her husband. Visit her online at ellencrenshaw.com.

My name is Keith Zulawnik ( Zoo for short ), I'm an artist living just south of Boston, MA. I work as a 2D Artist and UI Designer at The Molasses Flood. We just launched our latest game Drake Hollow! In my off hours, I make books. Currently I am writing and illustrating a series of pocket sized self help books for Odd Dot, called Show-How Guides. I’ve also illustrated for other books, including: Project Terra, Monster Juice, Code This Game, & Tiny Worlds: Pins!

Renee Kurilla is a children’s author, illustrator and designer. She is the creator of The Flower Garden, It’s Fall!, and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Because by Matthew McConaughey, among several other books for children. She has a BFA in illustration with a minor in graphic design from Lesley University College of Art and Design. She lives south of Boston with her husband, daughter, and a fish named Yoshi.

Instagram/ Twitter: @reneekurilla

Facebook: facebook.com/reneekurilla

Matt Boehm is an animator with nearly 15 years of experience in the game industry. He has worked at Irrational Games, Ubisoft, and Blizzard Entertainment on several projects including BioShock Infinite and Overwatch. He is currently a Senior Animator at Blizzard Entertainment working on an unannounced survival game.