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K. Woodman-Maynard is an author, illustrator, and comics coach who explores acceptance and self-expression through her watercolor comics.

Her next graphic novel is an adaptation of the beloved classic Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. It received starred reviews from both Kirkus, who called it “as wise and wonderful as the original,” and School Library Journal, who described it as “a must for any graphic novel collection.”

Her debut, an adaptation of THE GREAT GATSBY, was called "hugely rewarding" by the The Wall Street Journal and was featured in the The New York Times, The Guardian, and Times Literary Supplement.

She’s a graduate of Harvard University where she studied animation and worked for many years as a designer. She has a weekly ...more

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Are you working on a new graphic novel adaptation? I absolutely loved your adaptation of the Great Gatsby and can't wait for your next book!

K. Woodman-Maynard Hi Kristen! Thanks for your question and I'm so glad you enjoyed my adaptation of Gatsby! I'm not currently working on another graphic novel adaptatio…moreHi Kristen! Thanks for your question and I'm so glad you enjoyed my adaptation of Gatsby! I'm not currently working on another graphic novel adaptation, but a graphic memoir. Out of curiosity, are there any books that you'd like to see adapted into a graphic novel?(less)

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I feel we are kindred spirits about Gatsby. Another theory is that she was maniac depressive in how she made her deceision. My favorite movie version is The Robert Redford /Mia Farrow movie version. I feel Mia Farrow really got the essence of Daisy! What is your favorite film version?

K. Woodman-Maynard That's an interesting interpretation about Daisy! I always saw it as a decision based on class and falling back into the role and traditions she was b…moreThat's an interesting interpretation about Daisy! I always saw it as a decision based on class and falling back into the role and traditions she was brought up with, and, of course, the limitation in options women had at the time.

I've actually only seen the Redford/Farrow version once back in high school. I never saw the 2013 version because I had such a strong visual in my head of The Great Gatsby and I didn't want the film to influence what I had in my head (thankfully, since it probably would've influenced my graphic novel). I did love how airy and ephemeral Mia Farrow was in that role!(less)

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	The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by K. Woodman-Maynard (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator and Adapter), F. Scott Fitzgerald 3.82 avg rating — 2,455 ratings — published 2021 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel by K. Woodman-Maynard (Goodreads Author) (Adapter & Illustrator), Natalie Babbitt (Original Author) 4.41 avg rating — 483 ratings — published 2025 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Super fun mystery with engaging intergenerational detectives. I really enjoyed the premise and characters, especially 17!
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This book was so inspiring, I immediately picked up my sketchbook and went out drawing. I love the emphasis on adventures at home too--not just in far away places! And the ink and watercolors throughout are just beautiful.
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This book was so inspiring, I immediately picked up my sketchbook and went out drawing. I love the emphasis on adventures at home too--not just in far away places! And the ink and watercolors throughout are just beautiful.
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Incredibly well told story with both the writing and the art on a complex subject. I found it gripping, thought-provoking, and emotionally evocative.
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This book was a thrilling, fast-paced adventure that kept me hooked from start to finish. The protagonist's journey was refreshingly nuanced, with a lesson (that she didn't always have to win) that felt more nuanced than what you typically find in mi ...more
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