Susie Yi
| Susie Yi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sooji Yi December 14, 1992 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
Notable works | Cat & Cat Comics, Cat & Cat Adventures |
| http://www.susieyi.com | |
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Susie Yi (born 1992) is an American author, cartoonist, and creator of the webcomics Cat & Cat Comics and Peaceful Panels.
Cat and Cat Comics
Yi graduated from Harvard College in 2013 with a B.A. in Molecular and Cellular Biology.[1] While attending Harvard College, she began drawing and animating, doing freelance animation and illustration work for various university-led projects.[2] She started publishing her webcomics online in October 2018 with Cat & Cat Comics.[3][4][5]
In 2020, she published her debut book titled Cat & Cat Comics: The World According to Cats: A Guide to Feline Feelings for publication in February 2021 by Studio Press UK, an imprint of the publishing house Bonnier Group.[6]
Yi then wrote an early reader graphic novel series titled Cat & Cat Adventures for publication in Summer 2021 by HarperCollins Publishing.[7]
Calvin and Hobbes and Garfield were some of the newspaper comic strips that influenced Yi from an early age.[1] Yi cites Heart and Brain, Sarah's Scribbles, 4amShower, and What's Up Beanie as some of the webcomics that continue to inspire her today.[2]
Personal Life
Born and raised in California[1], Yi wanted to be an artist and writer from a young age.[2] Despite this, Yi graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. After enrolling in and attending Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for around two years, she moved to Chicago, Illinois and earned a master's degree from the University of Chicago in computer science.[2]
While working as a software engineer and in related technology jobs, Yi began publishing her webcomics online.[8][9]
In June 2019, Yi began working as an author and cartoonist full-time.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Zhou, Yunzhe (28 May 2020). "Redefining Success: From Harvard + Tech to Freelance Illustration". Asians Redefining Their Success.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Kim, Jeesoo; Jiao, Crystal (1 Jul 2020). "Life Lessons with Cat Comics". Eat Your Crust Pod.
- ↑ K, Alex (17 July 2019). "Artist Imagines a World Where She Understands Cat-Speak". Our Funny Little Site.
- ↑ "Check Out These Adorable Comics About a Girl And Her Pets". The Mind Circle. 23 Jan 2019.
- ↑ Elliott, Stephen (18 Jun 2019). "10 Influencers Who Reach Niche Communities". Julius.
- ↑ Yi, Susie (4 Feb 2021). Cat & Cat Comics: The World According to Cats: A Guide to Feline Feelings. ISBN 9781787419544. Search this book on
- ↑ "Frankfurt Rights Guide" (PDF). New Leaf Literary Agency. 16 Jul 2020.
- ↑ Mullet, Carolyn (1 Dec 2020). "Artist Creates Wholesome Comics About Two Rescue Cats And Their Human". Paws Planet.
- ↑ Yi, Susie (2 May 2019). "I Make Wholesome Comics About Two Rescue Cats And Their Human Who Understands Cat-Speak". Bored Panda.
- ↑ "New Leaf Literary Agency, People". New Leaf Literary Agency.
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