A Graphic Novel Masterclass with Theo Parish

‘An uplifting, hopeful, empowering memoir that celebrates self-discovery and self-love’ - Alice Oseman

Join us for an evening with illustrator and graphic novelist Theo Parish to celebrate Homebody, the unmissable queer graphic novel of 2024. Drawn with incredible detail and a lush colour palette, this is a debut not to be missed!

Theo will be talking all about the process of developing Homebody as both the illustrator and author. This event will be more casual of a format than our usual evenings - get ready for pens and paper to be handed out, snacks, and a casual Q+A!

Please note: The suggested reading age for Homebody is 14+. Feel free to phone the bookshop in advance if you have any questions about the event. 

Hello! I'm Theo. I like cats, Dungeons & Dragons . . . and I'm trans and non-binary.

Ever since I was young, I've been on a journey to explore who I am. To discover the things that make me . . . me.

Sometimes it can feel like the world is trying to fit you into a box, to label you one way or another, but there is nothing more wonderful than finding your true authentic self, whoever you are. Whether you are transgender or cisgender, we are all searching for ways to make our houses feel like homes . . .

Theo Parish is an author/illustrator currently living in Norwich with their three cats. Driven by a passion for creating the kinds of stories they longed to see as a kid, Theo's work is inspired by their love of fantasy and their experiences moving through the world as a queer and neurodivergent person. They can usually be found playing tabletop RPGs, building pillow forts or making friends with the neighbourhood cats. Homebody is their debut.