SCBWI Singapore - Daniel Miyares: From Picture Books to Graphic Novels

Daniel Miyares, critically acclaimed author and illustrator, will share about his newest book and graphic novel HOW TO SAY GOODBYE IN CUBAN, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of The Year.

Daniel will discuss the transition from picture books to graphic novels as well as share his process and approach for creating a graphic novel. Learn about visual storytelling, thumb nailing, dummy art, the research process and everything you need to know about creating a graphic novel.

Wednesday 21st January 2026

08:30-9:30pm SGT (GMT +8)

Virtual event

Members: USD15

Non-Members USD25

Speaker Bio:

Daniel Miyares is a critically acclaimed award winning author and illustrator of books. He has illustrated numerous books for young readers, including That Is My Dream! by Langston Hughes, which received two starred reviews; Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Winter, which Kirkus Reviews hailed as a “future classic”; and Hope at Sea and Night Out, both of which he also wrote. The New York Times has lauded Daniel’s work as “stunning” and “versatile.” He lives in Lenexa, Kansas, with his family and their dog Violet.

No refund will be given because zoom recordings will be available for 30 days after the event.

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