New book unboxing! The latest Sixth-Grade Shape-Shifter volumes are now available from @capstonepub.bsky.social
Steven Scott
@gdayyank.bsky.social
2x Eisner Award winning NYT bestselling author. Credits include They Called Us Enemy, It Rhymes With Takei, Cat Ninja, The Magic History Book, and more. I also write and draw my own graphic memoir G’day Yank.
Book birthday post! The latest volumes of my series w/@capstonepub.bsky.social, Sixth-Grade Shape-Shifter (All-Star Switch-Up and Fright Shift) on sale now! It’s been a blast to return to Sawyer’s world and see what kind of mischief I can get him in and out of in this fun series for young readers.
Book birthday post! The latest volumes of my series w/@capstonepub.bsky.social, Sixth-Grade Shape-Shifter (All-Star Switch-Up and Fright Shift) on sale now! It’s been a blast to return to Sawyer’s world and see what kind of mischief I can get him in and out of in this fun series for young readers.
The Odyssey and X-Men movies have one thing in common: Cyclops was done dirty.
I am immensely proud of the work and honored to share this award with our team, Justin Eisinger, Harmony Becker, and our captain, George Takei, without whom none of this would be possible. It is the hardest I’ve ever worked on anything, and to see it recognized in this way feels incredible.
Smash Pages@smashpages.bsky.social · 2w agoWinner of the Eisner award for Best Graphic Memoir: It Rhymes with Takei, by George Takei, Harmony Becker, Steven Scott, and Justin Eisinger (Top Shelf) @georgetakei.bsky.social @gdayyank.bsky.social @justineisinger.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social #eisnerawards #sdcc
Artist pals! Apply for this and perhaps you could be the one drawing my story I contributed to this fun anthology.
Louis Southard - Comic Book Writer@louissouthard.bsky.social · 2w agoBrought to life by uber-talented artist @tomhoskisson.bsky.social, this duo present OCEANMAN ADVENTURES #1: a curated anthology collection of vastly different stories centered around the underwater superhero OCEANMAN & his sidekick MOLLUSK as they face their greatest foes in the ultimate adventure!
I love reading comics as part of my research for a writing project. These are the last four graphic novels I read for inspiration to get me fully prepped to do my best work on a fun project I recently turned in. No, it’s not for DC.
The future of politics (if they could). Cap the age at 60 and then forced retirement!
I have two new Sixth-Grade Shape-Shifter books coming out from @capstonepub.bsky.social next month! Any journalists/podcasters/reviewers interested in checking it out or wanting to talk to me about my work on the series, hit me up. #kidlit #comics #graphicnovels
Hundreds chanting, "FUCK AI!" "Hundreds of people marched through downtown Vancouver over the weekend to protest a proposed cluster of AI data centers backed by Telus, voicing concerns about water use, electricity demand, and what that could mean for local communities." www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
He's really excited about this new pitch. Now have the publisher go through a major editorial upheaval.
ICYMI, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI is an Eisner award nominee. Thrilled to have had a part in its creation alongside George Takei, Harmony Becker, @justineisinger.bsky.social & Jose Villarrubia.
9 Stirring Nonfiction Titles to Share with Young Readers for Pride Month www.slj.com/story/9-stir...
9 Stirring Nonfiction Titles to Share with Young Readers for Pride Month
From picture book biographies to an encyclopedic journey through LGBTQIA+ history, these informational texts offer readers a deeper look at queer stories and inspirational figures.
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Just got word that It Rhymes With Takei was nominated for an Eisner! Congratulations to the whole team as well as our fellow nominees! Taking a minute to enjoy this, and now back to work… @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @georgetakei.bsky.social @justineisinger.bsky.social
This week I wrapped up the second of two books that I have coming out next year from Capstone. It's been a lifelong ambition to one day write the kinds of chapter books I devoured growing up so this feels like a major milestone. Keep an eye out for a formal announcement down the road!
Submissions for the Ringo Awards are open and we hope you'll consider IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI. Noms are open to all! Head to ringoawards.com to submit. @georgetakei.bsky.social @gdayyank.bsky.social Harmony Becker @josevillarrubia.bsky.social @natewidick.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social
I just backed this comics Kickstarter by from @cloudscapecomics.com by Matthew J.R. Nielsen @nuclearjackal.bsky.social. Give it a look and consider backing www.kickstarter.com/projects/clo...
The Big Soup: Growing up Autistic
Autistic graphic memoir about compassion, as well as an educational testimony about understanding those who are different
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Selling comics at Rain City Comicon today! Come find me at table G17 at the Croatian Cultural Centre.
It Rhymes With Takei has been nominated for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Original Graphic Novel/Anthology. Truly an honor to see it recognized among such great company! #glaad #GeorgeTakei #lgbtq #pride bleedingcool.com/comics/absol...
I’m hearing that notices went out yesterday for @calgaryexpo.bsky.social, which means I’ve been waitlisted. Fingers crossed I make the cut for @edmontonexpo.bsky.social
New blog post: Great graphic novels with a eye to the past like @nathanhale.bsky.social, including ones by @geneluenyang.bsky.social, @georgetakei.bsky.social, and @gdayyank.bsky.social. #booksky #graphicnovels #kidlit www.lisayelon.com/blog/if-you-...
If You Like Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales… — Lisa Yelon
Historical graphic novel recommendations for kids!
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My final (probably) release of the year is now available to read on the Epic For Kids app. Time Buddies was a fun time hopping series to write for. I wrote this some time ago, so it's today's blast from the past!
Thanks @bookriot.bsky.social for including It Rhymes With Takei in The Best Comic Books and Graphic Novels of 2025 list. "Whether you’re a Trekkie or not, you’re sure to enjoy following along on Takei’s journey from aspiring actor to political activist to true legend." bookriot.com/the-best-com...
The Best Comic Books and Graphic Novels of 2025
2025's best comics and graphic novels will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between — in this year or any other!
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Look mom, I made the local paper! Finally got my hands on a print edition from my author spotlight. Thanks @peacearchnews.bsky.social for the great profile piece.
Hope to see some of you tomorrow at Westcoast Comic Con where I’ll be selling books from 11-5 at table C24!
