Author Talk: Sarah Myer, Author and Illustrator of Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story

Sarah Myer is a comic artist and illustrator from White Hall, Maryland. Monstrous is a poignant graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying.

Sarah Myer is a comic artist and illustrator hailing from a ten-acre farm in White Hall, Maryland. An old-school cosplayer and anime fan, Sarah has attended anime/comic conventions as a fan and artist alley participant since 1999 and has constructed and worn more than fifty costumes. When they aren’t drawing, writing, or cosplaying, Sarah enjoys cooking, weight training, and spending time with their mackerel tabby, Loki. Sarah graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with BFA and MFA degrees in sequential art and taught foundation studies classes at the college for three years. In 2019, First Second published Maker Comics: Create a Costume!, Sarah’s first graphic novel. Their graphic memoir, Monstrous, debuted in 2023.

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