The development of friendships are vital to our formative years and are a fundamental theme in Middle Grade comics. How do friendships develop in a storytelling context? How do they start? Where do they struggle? Do they end? Join moderator J. L. Bell and a panel of Middle Grade cartoonists as they explore how this evolution works.

The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the New England area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels. Located Boston University's School of Visual Arts, admission is free and open to the public.

Each year, MICE plays host to hundreds of independent comics artists and small press publishers alongside thousands of attendees eager to check out new comics, join in on hands-on workshops, and attend inclusive panel discussions. MICE is a free-to-attend event for comics readers of all ages excited to dive into the latest comics has to offer.

More info and schedule here!