THE YEAR I STOPPED DRAWING is an illustrated novel-in-verse about losing one’s creative voice—and finding it again.
Pre-order it now from Amulet Books.
"The Year I Stopped Drawing is a beautifully written, designed, and illustrated story! Grant Snider’s poetry sings and captivated my heart on every page! I couldn’t put it down!
―John Schu, librarian and New York Times best-selling author of Louder Than Hunger
“Grant Snider skillfully illuminates the inner world of a kid facing serious challenges. The Year I Stopped Drawing is a hopeful and wholly original work that every kid should read.”
―Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid
ABOUT GRANT
Grant Snider began drawing and writing before he knew what he was doing. Soon it was too late to stop. His work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Kansas City Star, The Best American Comics 2013, and all across the internet.
Grant lives in Wichita, Kansas with his wife, daughter, and four sons. He has a day job as an orthodontist. You can often find him carrying a sketchbook, lost in his own thoughts.
POETRY COMICS, a 2025 Eisner Award nominee, is now out in paperback. Find it worldwide wherever you get your books.
“Poetry Comics is a sprint through a sprinkler, a cool evening breeze, and the discovery of static electricity all at once. It’s a sensorial experience that taps into what it means to be human and leaves you inspired to explore, discover, create, and connect.” —Aron Nels Steinke, Eisner Award-winning cartoonist
To host a Making Comics workshop or author event, visit my speaking page. Here’s a peek into my recent workshop at The Rabbit hOle:
Grant Snider's INCIDENTAL COMICS
Weekly insights on art, idleness, and imagination.
