about
Rose Amir Bousamra is an illustrator and cartoonist based in Michigan. Their debut graphic novel, FRIZZY with writer Claribel A. Ortega has earned the 2023 Pura Belpré award for Children’s Text, the 2023 Eisner award for Best Kid’s Publication, and indie bestseller status.
Upcoming books include solo graphic novel GUTLESS, with First Second Books, and 30 WAYS TO KILL YOUR AVATAR, with Claribel A. Ortega and Scholastic.
Past clients include IDW, DropoutTV/CollegeHumor, and Power & Magic Press.
When not reading or creating comics, they can be found playing fantasy video games or wandering the woods around southeast Michigan.
For comic and illustration work, please contact Tamara Kawar: tamara (at) defliterary (dot) com
To request an in-person or virtual speaking engagement, please contact Authors Out Loud,
or view my speaking profile.
Social media links: https://rosebdraws.straw.page
For all other inquiries, contact me directly:
rosebousamra (at) gmail (dot) com
rosemakesart.com 