Bianca Xunise is an illustrator, writer, and educator based out of Chicago, Illinois. With two Ignatz Awards under their belt, Bianca’s storytelling primarily focuses on the joys and plights of being black in the 21st century. Bianca enjoys being a voice for those who march to the beat of their own drum and hopes that their comics are comforting to those who feel like they don’t fit in. In 2020, Bianca became the first nationally syndicated non-binary cartoonist (and the second black woman) when they joined the comic strip Six Chix in 2020 as their first black creator. Xunise has also collaborated with Vogue, The Washington Post, The Nib, and Believer Magazine. When Bianca isn’t doodling away, they are usually at an underground DIY punk show dancing with friends by the Chicago riverside. Their debut graphic novel Punk Rock Karaoke (Penguin Teen) comes out in April 2024, critics are already calling it: “Incredibly grounded in its neighborhood and scene, this is a great ride from start to finish.”
Xunise will be a guest of The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum.
You can find more of their work at https://www.biancaxunise.com