Graphic Novel Masterclass with Ian Boothby and Pia Guerra

About this event

Creative partners and married couple Ian Boothby and Pia Guerra will lead a masterclass inspired by Frostbite, their suspenseful graphic novel for teens. The pair will discuss how they work together and bring characters and settings to life through story, dialogue and artwork.

Between them, Boothby and Guerra have received multiple Eisner and Shuster awards and have worked separately and together on projects including Y: The Last Man and Simpsons Comics.

The session is for Grades 8–12 and covers art, design, creative writing and storytelling. Curriculum connections include English Language Arts for Grades 8–9, Creative Writing for Grades 10–12, Arts Education for Grades 8–9 and Visual Arts for Grades 10–12. Presented with support from the Pitfield Family in memory of Ebie Pitfield, the event is presented by Vancouver Writers Fest on Oct. 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. Admission is $12.

The in-person session at The NEST ends at 2:15 p.m. and costs CAD 12. The organizer lists a separate free digital livestream.

Ordinary admission is CAD 12 including taxes and fees. CAD 0 and CAD 6 school-group options are deposits, with the balance still due. School groups must purchase tickets for every accompanying adult. General admission welcomes all ages; the listed grades indicate the intended student audience. A free digital livestream is offered separately. Tickets are non-refundable except if the event is cancelled; late entry is not guaranteed. For a complimentary lap ticket for a child under 2, contact the box office. Ticket and accessibility enquiries: boxoffice@writersfest.bc.ca or 778-658-0462. Showpass order support: 1-844-307-7469. Accessibility details: https://writersfest.bc.ca/accessibility. The NEST is on the third floor at 1398 Cartwright Street.