Svetlana Chmakova

Prior to becoming one of the most celebrated creators in the realm of middle grade and young adult graphic novels, Svetlana Chmakova worked in the animation industry in various art roles, while dreaming of telling her own stories. After making the switch to comics, she quickly made a name for herself with several webcomics and traditionally published works such as Dramacon, Nightschool: The Weirn Books, and the manga adaptation of James Patterson's Witch & Wizard. Her Berrybrook Middle School series has captivated readers of all ages since the publication of its first volume, Awkward, in 2015 and has cemented her place as one of the most iconic creators in the category. Aside from her masterful abilities to craft exceptional stories and create amazing illustrations, Svetlana's talents include obstinately collecting books that she'll never have time to read and convincing people that dipping fries in milkshakes is actually a delicious life decision. For more information, visit https: //svetlania.com/.