The First Graphic Novel Award, the Cartoon Museum and SelfMadeHero are delighted to invite you to join us as an audience member at an event to meet the shortlist and discover the winner of The First Graphic Novel Award 2023.

We will also display the 30-strong longlisted entries for all to browse. The seven shortlisted creators – Alex Taylor, Cathy Brett, Anna Trench, Corban Wilkin, Gareth Cowlin, Myfanwy Tristram and Mereida Fajardo – will present and discuss their work with host Alex Fitch and fellow judges Emma Hayley, Sabba Khan, Ayoola Solarin, Steve Marchant, Mark Wallinger and Corinne Pearlman.