Emily Drouin is a professional illustrator and graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in the creative industry. Her work spans across multiple mediums, including comics, children's books, game design, murals, video editing, commercials, and animation. Emily has a BA in Graphic Design from Keene State College and studied Fine Arts at the NH Institute of Art and the Currier Museum of Art School. She also interned at Disney and contributed concept art to Netflix Animation and Nickelodeon. Emily is a member of the National Cartoonists Society and SCBWI, and the founder/owner of Kids Con New England, a kids-focused comic book convention held in New Hampshire and Maine that promotes art education and literacy, inspiring the next generation of creators. She also leads creative workshops and activities for kids at events, libraries, schools, museums, and more. Published books include: Apparel Impact: Toxic Takedown, Are You My Girlfriend?. Arya's Adventures, Buddy the Bass and the Gooey Green Slime, Cul-de-Sac Kids Book Series, EPLIS Comic Series, Hyperdork, Girling 101, Kona Finds a Family, Monkey See... See Monkey, Mundane Men, Rylen and the Case of Sporkzilla, The Pirate Who Learned to Love, The Pumpkin Wizard Book Series, Treasure Your Sight, and more. Art Portfolio: emilyatplay.com Kids Con: kidsconne.com

Areas of Expertise

• Advertising / Product Illustration • Animated media • Book Illustration • Comic Book • Freelance Humorous Illustrator • Greeting Card • Graphic Novel • Online Comics: Short Form • Variety Entertainment (education, games, trivia)