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Jimmy Gownley
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Jimmy Gownley

Jimmy Gownley began writing and drawing comics at the age of 15. He is an advocate for kids' comics, having co-founded the organization Kids Love Comics, which works to promote comic books and graphic novels as a valuable tool for literacy and... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. My motto is, "Never trust a person who has a motto."
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My life in 8 words: "Happy to be a cartoonist, dad, and husband"
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Jimmy Gownley Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. My motto is, "Never trust a person who has a motto." Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. Like Billy Corgan said; I fear that I am ordinary, just like everyone. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. I'm content being me Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. Luke Skywalker Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. drawing, which is why I make graphic novels! Learn more about Jimmy Gownley

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Suite101.com, May 27, 2009
...s artistic background by visiting his website. Want to read more interviews with author artists? Check out Cartoonist Jimmy Gownley Discusses Amelia Rules! Post Your Comment 2500 characters left NOTE: Because you are not a Suite101 member, your comment...
Suite101.com, May 21, 2009
...Novel/Comic Illustrators » Comic Book Creator Shares Thoughts on Kids? Graphic Novels © Michael Jung Award winning cartoonist Jimmy Gownley talks about his popular graphic novel series Amelia Rules! and his thoughts on kids' comic books. Since 2001,...
Suite101.com, April 26, 2009
...with spandex or superpowers. Here now, are three graphic novels that showcase everyday girl power. Amelia Rules! by Jimmy Gownley Fourth grader Amelia Louise McBride is the sassy (but sweet) narrator of this Eisner-Award nominated series that follows her...
Animation Magazine, April 9, 2009
...* Chris Ware, Acme Novelty Library #19 (Acme) Best Lettering * Faryl Dalrymple, Omega: The Unknown (Marvel) * Jimmy Gownley, Amelia Rules! (Renaissance) * Scott Morse, Tiger! Tiger! Tiger! (Red Window) * Nate Powell, Swallow Me Whole (Top Shelf) * Chris...
Poughkeepsie Journal, April 5, 2009
...dill justice,' your children will relish this story. ? 'Amelia Rules: When the Past is a Present,' by Jimmy Gownley. Amelia deals with many of the issues facing a modern 10-year-old girl in her own hilariously sassy style. In the latest installment of...
Indiana Gazette, March 15, 2009
... Even as a preschooler, Jimmy Gownley loved to draw and write. His parents encouraged him, and also read aloud to him from all kinds of books, including comic books like ''Batman,'' ''Superman,'' and paperback collections...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 13, 2009
...Author/artist saw modern need for comics for kids Even as a preschooler, Jimmy Gownley loved to draw and write. His parents encouraged him and also read aloud to him from all kinds of books, including comic books such as 'Batman,' 'Superman' and paperback...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 10, 2009
...Author/artist saw modern need for comics for kids Even as a preschooler, Jimmy Gownley loved to draw and write. His parents encouraged him and also read aloud to him from all kinds of books, including comic books such as 'Batman,' 'Superman' and paperback...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 10, 2009
...Author/artist saw modern need for comics for kids Even as a preschooler, Jimmy Gownley loved to draw and write. His parents encouraged him and also read aloud to him from all kinds of books, including comic books such as 'Batman,' 'Superman' and paperback...
Abilene Reporter, March 8, 2009
...Even as a preschooler, Jimmy Gownley loved to draw and write. His parents encouraged him, and also read aloud to him from all kinds of books, including comic books like 'Batman,' 'Superman,' and paperback collections...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 17, 2009
...Alice, Dangerously Alice and other novels. (14-up) Paperbacks Amelia Rules! The Whole World's Crazy ($9.99) by Jimmy Gownley kicks off this graphic-novel series. (7-12) The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook ($11.99) by Dilara Hafiz, Imran Hafiz and...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 10, 2009
...Disney Vault line. At the Kids Love Comics booth, a collective of kids comics self-publishers, Amelia Rules creator Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules will now be published by S&S) and his fellow all-ages comics artists were busy talking to a steady stream of...
The Trades, January 19, 2009
...Jimmy Gownley knows that Amelia Rules -- and you will too if you win these copies of When the Past is a Present. Up for grabs this week is two copies...
, October 11, 2009
...All-Star Superman, DC ComicsBEST ARTIST* Gabriel Ba, Umbrella Academy, Dark Horse Comics* Kyle Baker, Nat Turner, Abrams Books* Jimmy Gownley, Amelia Rules, Renaissance Press* Jason Kruse, World of Quest, Yen Press* Frank Quitely, All-Star Superman, DC...
Geeks of Doom, June 8, 2009
...Geeks of Doom was very lucky to interview writer/artist Jimmy Gownley of Amelia Rules! fame. Jim talked about his series Amelia Rules! , how to break into the business, and most importantly, what is in his fridge. If you have not...
ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com Presented by Make It S, May 7, 2009
...Books - New Fun for Tweens - Amelia Rules! Softcover TPBs By Jimmy Gownley Today my wife Tina is our 'Guest Blogger' with her thoughts on... Volume 4 of "Amelia Rules! When The Past Is A...