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Miriam Libicki
2017
Writer in Residence
Libicki is the creator of jobnik!, an autobiographical comic series that recounts her service in the Israeli army and was a finalist for the Gene Day Award for Canadian self-publishing. Toward a Hot Jew – her collection of graphic essays exploring what it means to be Jewish – was named one of 2016’s top 10 graphic novels by Forbes.
A non-fiction comic artist, Libicki illustrates her real life experiences and incorporates documentary techniques such as interviews and photo references. She also shares her craft with others through cartooning workshops and as a teacher at Emily Carr University.