A twin himself, Varian Johnson has a lot of experience with the characters in his new graphic novel. Watch as Varian talks about why he wrote Twins, his close relationship with his brother, his daughter’s search to see people like herself in books, and his desire to find himself apart from his family. Stick around for tips and advice for the future writers and artists among you!

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Varian Johnson, Twins