“I want new readers to fall in love with Popeye’s personality. If I can make them like him as a character, then I’ve done my job. Whether it’s his humor, his fight against bullies, or his love for spinach, I hope they find him as entertaining as I do.”

“We push classic literature onto students because of their technical aspects but it can stifle growth or creativity. When we open reading to comics, we don’t just foster better readers but future creators.”

“We hope [Love Me: A Romance Story] reminds readers that while we may feel like there are certainties in life—sometimes something or someone shakes it all up and changes our world.”

“My mission statement is to give a superhero mindset to diverse people because media is often oppressive.”