Sasha Matthews (
Wikipedia) is a cartoonist, activist, and 9th grader. She is known for her
“Everyday Superheroes” ACLU fundraiser, her work on
Microsoft’s “3D Holiday” campaign, and as a guest on
NBC’s “Little Big Shots.” Her commentary has been published by
The Nation,
Boing Boing,
Hyperallergic, and
The Mary Sue. Scholastic
revised the participation terms for its national Art and Writing Awards in response to her advocacy. When she was in 2nd grade, HBO animated her
brief history of the universe. Sasha’s mix of cartooning and activism has been recognized by
Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai,
Crain’s “20 Under 20,” the
New York City Council, US Senator
Kamala Harris, and former First Lady
Michelle Obama. She has been a speaker at the
NYC Women’s March,
ACLU’s Membership Conference, the United Nations Girl Up Summit, and the Clara Lemlich Awards at the Museum of the City of New York. Four of her self-published comics are
available from local bookstores and online.
More info on the RumbleComics.com home page.
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