MoCCAFest let's go! Table 104

Barbara Perez Marquez — Writer for YA Readers, Comics & Belonging #LatinasInComics #DominicanArtist YouTube video by Truth In This Art

This was a great chat and we dive into some of the many reasons why I tell stories, hope you’ll give it a listen!🫐

Artist Kat Fajardo holding up a 8x8 inches painting of two cartoon lechuzas, a shapeshifting witch into owls.

A flyer for "Birding Man" a bird themed gallery show at ArtUs Co in Austin, Texas. Exhibit dates are 3/28/26-5/30/26. On March 28th is a day full of bird themed events. Tickets price is $20.

Super excited to share that my newest painting, “Lechuzas”, will be featured at the next ArtUsCo group show,”Birding Man”, from 3/28-5/20.

Read more about it on my blog: katfajardo.blog/2026/03/27/l...

Did I need to go to a Writer's Retreat this past weekend. No.
Did I regret it? Absolutely not!

Thanks to Austin Film Festival for hosting their annual Writer's Day Retreat at the beautiful Shield Ranch.

Read more how I got the most of my time there below (and met a snake pal):
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Oh! Thank you so much, that would be wonderful! 😄

A throwback to some portraits I've made in the past, featuring inspiring book people!! Just a reminder that throughout June-Sept I'm offering portrait commissions, with all proceeds dedicated toward helping Raja and her family find food, shelter, and safety. Link in bio~

Oops, who dropped this here?? So weird...👀

I won't claim that this was inspired by Chappell Roan...pero like, what if tho?? 👀

#Illustration #Sapphic #Snake #ChappellRoan #gay

Visual Essay: Picturing Palestine As a Palestinian in diaspora, I am constantly frustrated with how American fiction depicts my people...

In our magazine: Palestinian artist and writer @deltahead.bsky.social is frustrated by how American fiction depicts their people. They take us from Adam Sandler to James Cameron and beyond in this visual essay ...

Hand holding up a small colorful zine called "The Unwonderful World of Comphet".

I'll be at Flamecon this weekend in NYC with my buddy @deltahead.bsky.social at table N143. It's been ages since I've done a hometown show :P #queer #art

Another booklist of comics for July which is Disability Pride Month!! 🦼 ♿️ 🌟

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Cover of THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS: OLIVE LITTLE GETS CRAFTY by Linda Urban with art by Kat Farjado. A red-haired girl with fair skin is cutting yarn with scissors while classmates in an art room look on from behind her.

The newest book in THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS series, OLIVE LITTLE GETS CRAFTY by Linda Urban w/art by @katfcomix.bsky.social, is another winner for elementary readers! Olive's got big plans for the club expo & the craft-astrophy that follows will have readers giggling. #KidLit
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It's pub day for SYNCLAIRE FIELDS KNOWS THE SCORE, the latest book in the Kids in Mrs. Z's Class series! Coordinated by @katemessner.com, illustrated by @katfcomix.bsky.social. What happens when your THING isn't working for you anymore? Here's a bit from the opening. Check out the whole series!

Wrapping up the week with great news! Miss Camper made it onto the Indie Bestsellers List AND was also featured on the School Library Journal's list of "37 Exceptional Graphic Novel & Manga Titles for All Ages | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far"! So thankful for all your support during its first week!!

Today. Is. The. Day! Two years in the making, and Miss Camper has finally hit the shelves! I can't wait for y'all to read it, a story deeply personal to me as a goofy yet scared lil' camper. I hope you enjoy Miss Camper as your newest summer read and please send me your lovely camper photos!#kidlit

ONE more day until Miss Camper is officially out! Here are some more concept sketches of Sue's friends (except for their pal Alvin, whose sketch is missing😓), her sister Carmen, and new characters introduced in this book! #misscamper #kidlit #missquincesgn #booksforkids

Book day is coming up, and it's been so lovely to see Miss Camper already appearing in bookstores! I even had the pleasure of autographing my first copies at Birdhouse Books today! #misscamper #kidlit #missquincesgn #booksforkids

Just six more days until Miss Camper is released!! Here’s a preview of Sue’s summer fashion creations. After my debut book, I learned the importance of having character model sheets ready, as they’re incredibly useful for maintaining continuity! #kidlit #graphicnovels

The countdown has officially started! With only a week left until Miss Camper hits bookstore shelves, I'm sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content across social media.

Don’t forget to preorder your copy or ask your local bookstore to set one aside for you.

The words "Portraits for Palestine" on the left while the right side of image has a collection of illustrated portraits of people. Below the portrait are the words "June-September 2025" and "6x6 illustrated portraits and full illustration commissions to support a family in Gaza. All proceeds will go toward helping Raja and her family find food, shelter, and safety."

Three children posing together with sunglasses on.

Rubble remains of a home in Gaza.

The three children posing with their father.

Throughout June-September I’m offering commissions to support Raja and her family in Gaza. If you're interested in getting a portrait or a larger commission piece, please check out the link in my bio for more details & to access Raja's GoFundMe page. ko-fi.com/katfajardo/c...

BookPeople Events Presents Kat Fajardo (author of MISS QUINCES) with Gabriela Epstein (illustrator of CLAUDIA AND THE NEW GIRL) on Sunday July 6th at 2PM

Sue is heading to Camp Willow this summer but it isn't at all going as planned...

Join Kat Fajardo on July 6th discussing MISS CAMPER, a companion to the award-winning middle grade graphic novel MISS QUINCES.

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...

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@katfcomix.bsky.social (she/they) is a Honduran Colombian award-winning cartoonist known for their work on self-acceptance & Latine culture.

Their debut graphic novel, Miss Quinces, was a National Indie Bestseller

A laptop featuring an illustration of a dog character blowing a dandelion in a field of prickly pear cactus.

A laptop showing an illustration of a Desert Willow Tree

Three of my artworks will be featured in the virtual exhibition "Blossoms & Beyond: A virtual flower & garden show" at The City Arts Center in Round Rock, TX, from May 17-July 8, 2025. The exhibition includes 143 pieces, so check it out if you're in town! (Yes, I know I misspelled Desert Willow lol)

Throughout my life, I've struggled with self-image & understanding femininity. However, recently I've found comfort in connecting with divine feminine energy, like the Aztec goddess Xochiquétzal & Mayan goddess Ixchel. Working with them feels empowering & has reshaped my perception of femininity.

An illustration featuring a small brown dog blowing dandelions in the wind while surrounded by nopales and marigolds. There’s a smiling sun in the sky.

Since moving to Austin, I’ve been drawn to Nopales, a symbol of resilience and bittersweet transformation. Even in tough times, we’re allowed to dream. Don’t lose hope ❤️‍🩹

Once again, it is time to remind people who are using Duolingo to learn new languages to switch to alternatives that have qualified human teachers.

Also very gay!! 💕

The only one I can think of at the moment: Rainbow Rowell’s Simon Snow trilogy!

My message isn’t about ignoring laws, it’s about treating people w compassion. Bc even people w green cards, or work permits are still being targeted. Paperwork doesn’t guarantee protection anymore. Just ask the legal residents who’ve been swept up in raids/separated from their families.

I’m sorry you had such a frightening experience, and I can’t imagine how stressful it is to be w/o documentation. But that’s exactly the point of the comic: no one deserves to be dehumanized or criminalized just for lacking papers, especially when the system itself is broken.