Making Graphic Novels! with Vivian Truong at Catford Library

Learn how to create comics and your very own graphic novel with artist Vivian Truong. For ages 12-18

The title Deptford Literature Festival in chunky black lettering outlined in bright yellow, sits on a background in blue and pale blue. It’s an illustration that includes an image of a hand with a pen, a closed fist, and the words ‘whose stories are told?’, ‘resistance’, ‘community’, and ‘history’.

Free to attend. BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE HERE. 

This one-hour workshop teaches young creators on how to get started in making comics. It’ll cover the basics of creating a comic and how they can turn it into a book. After learning the techniques on how to get started, participants will have a chance to practice making their own, guided by experienced artist Vivian Truong. This workshop will teach fundamental skills that young creatives can carry with them to help inspire them to create stories and explore their imaginations. For ages 12-18.

Presented in partnership with Lewisham Libraries.

Additional Info 

Please note: parents, guardians or carers must stay with their young attendees during this event.

Access information:

Please see our access policy here: spreadtheword.org.uk/access-at-deptford-literature-festival

If you have any questions about access, please email us: [email protected]

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Artists and partners

Vivian Truong


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Vivian Truong is the London-based artist behind the award-winning series, City of Dragons; Cooking with Monsters; I Am Fun Size and So Are You!; and the upcoming cookbook Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. Over her career she has collaborated with the BBC, Beano, and Riot Games. She is currently the UK’s official World Book Day illustrator.

Lewisham Libraries


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