How the story of Janusz Korczak became a graphic novel

A presentation by Amanda West Lewis

Ever wondered how a graphic novel is created? In this presentation, author Amanda Lewis will show you how her book Looking at the Sky went from idea, to manuscript, to printed book.

Looking at the Sky will be released June 2. It tells the story of Dr. Janusz Korczak, world-renowned Polish paediatrician, children’s author, and children’s rights advocate. It is Amanda’s 11th book, her first graphic novel.

Presented in association with Lanark Lit / Almonte Readers & Writers with funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers’ Union of Canada.