Immerse yourself in the world of Kat Fajardo's Miss Quinces featuring Suyapa, a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceañera!  Author Kat Fajardo will be in conversation to talk about their work as an author and illustrator followed by a demonstration on how they draw their characters. There will also be a Silent Listening Dance Party, a book signing with Kat Fajardo, and some fun activities for the kids.  Tutus, party, semi-formal attire; Attendees are encouranged to come dressed up to this Quince!  

About the Author

Kat Fajardo (they/she) is a Honduran Colombian award-winning cartoonist and illustrator from the lively and magical place of Loisaida, New York City. 

They are the creator of Miss Quinces, which was a National Indie Bestseller, received a Pura Belpre Honor for illustration, two starred reviews, and was selected as a summer reading pick by Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, The Horn Book, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It was also added to the The Spirit of Texas (SPOT) Reading Program by the Texas Library Association. It was the first Graphix title to be simultaneously published in English and Spanish (as Srta. Quinces). 

They are a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, and their work has been recognized by online publications such as Remezcla, El Hispanic News, School Library Journal, Huffington Post Latino Voices, and more. Kat loves to create playful and colorful work about self-acceptance and Latine culture. 

When they aren’t making comics, you might find them collecting small junk for scrapbooking, listening to spooky podcasts, or chasing after their sock-stealing pups, Mac and Roni.