I first encountered Jessi Zabarsky's work when she tabled at the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo many years ago. I WANT TO EAT EVERYTHING said the cover, above a cartoon bunny flung over a pile of fruits and vegetables and pastries and—I had to buy it.

For this ABH Conversation, Jamie Lou Thome talked with Brandon Graham about writing, making art, raising children, and life in general.

Karen Bonner’s debut novel, Witching Moon, is magical tale of healers and mysterious immortals living just the other side of our awareness. Karen created this magical space while working full time as an anesthetist in Atlanta, Georgia.

I have worked as a Children’s Librarian at the Evanston Public Library now for nearly 20 years. I find many aspects of my job rewarding, and one of the things I most enjoy is discovering great new picture books. I also love discussing picture books with patrons and co-workers.

Carol Tilley spoke with writer and comics artist Marnie Galloway in June of 2021.

Shawn Sheehy spoke with book artist Emily Martin in May of 2021.

Jamie Thome spoke with book artist Emily Martin in May of 2021.

Jamie Thome spoke with book artist and papermaker Don Widmer in April of 2021

Eileen Madden spoke with Essayist and Critic Adam Morgan in April of 2021.

Todd Summar spoke with novelist Julia Fine in March of 2021.

Jamie Thome spoke with artist, author, and papermaker Helen Hiebert in March of 2021.

Jamie Thome spoke with Independent Filmmaker and Animator Lisa Barcy.

Jamie Thome spoke with Lydia Millet in January of 2021.

For this ABH Conversation, Jamie spoke with Jen Thomas, an artist, designer, educator, and writer based in Richmond, Virginia.