Three Cartoon Studies fellows have been nominated for the prestigious Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Graphic Novel/Comic of the year! They include:

Robyn Smith ’17 for WASH DAY DIARIES (Robyn Smith/Jamila Rowser). Robyn got her MFA at CCS, was a fellow from 2021-22, and is a member of our faculty.

Tommi Parrish for MEN I TRUST. Tommi was a CCS fellow from 2020-21.

Noah Van Sciver for JOSEPH SMITH AND THE MORMONS. Noah was a CCS fellow from 2015-16.

Shoutout to Jamila Rowser, who wrote WASH DAY DIARIES, she was recently a CCS visiting artist.

“Me and Robyn Smith are so honored and thrilled to receive this recognition. Our comic means the world to us and knowing it’s made an impact to others has the icing on the cake.” –Jamila Rowser

Five graphic novels were selected as finalists by the LA Times Book Prize this year for their annual Best Graphic Novel/Comic of the year. Tillie Walden ’16, soon to be Vermont’s next Cartoonist Laureate, won the LA Times Book Prize in 2019 for her graphic novel, ON A SUNBEAM.

“It’s so incredible to see graphic novels being recognized for their literary value. We are super excited that three of our CCS Fellows were recognized.” – Michelle Ollie, President and Co-founder of The Center for Cartoon Studies.

Congratulations to all the finalists! We’re rooting for you, Robyn, Jamila, Tommi, and Noah!

Tags: CCS Alum, CCS Fellow, Graphic Novels, LA Times Book Prize, Robyn Smith, Wash Day Diaries