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Lucy Knisley biography

Lucy Knisley is an American cartoonist and author known for her graphic memoirs and comics that often explore themes of family, travel, and food. She studied at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and later earned a degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies.

Knisley’s debut graphic memoir, French Milk, was published in 2008 and documents a six-week trip to Paris with her mother. She continued to chronicle her life experiences through graphic works such as Relish: My Life in the Kitchen (2013), which combines personal stories with recipes and reflections on food. Her other notable works include An Age of License: A Travelogue (2014), Displacement: A Travelogue (2015), and Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos (2019), which details her experiences with pregnancy and motherhood.

Knisley has also created comics for younger readers, including the Peapod Farm series, beginning with Stepping Stones (2020), published by Random House Graphic. Her work has appeared in various anthologies and publications, and she has been recognized for her contributions to the field of graphic literature.

In 2020, Knisley published Stepping Stones, the first book in her middle grade graphic novel series.