About Tory Woollcott

Tory Woollcott is a Toronto-based author, illustrator, designer, and educator whose work spans graphic novels, science comics, audio dramas, podcasts, and kids' books. She is the author of Science Comics: The Brain: The Ultimate Thinking Machine (First Second Books), a vibrant and accessible exploration of neuroscience, illustrated by Alex Graudins.

Her debut graphic novel, Mirror Mind, is a celebrated autobiography that recounts her experiences growing up with dyslexia. Other notable works include the audio drama Awake with Sparklermonthly, the travel diary Toronto to Tuscany (created in collaboration with Kean Soo), and two successful Kickstarter campaigns: the Tessera Oracle and its follow-up, the Trine Oracle.

Tory holds an Honors BA in Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Toronto. She has been featured on CBC Radio's Metro Morning, Ontario Morning, and Canada AM, as well as in a feature story by the Toronto Star. She has spoken at events such as Word on the Street, Right to Read, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, and the University of Toronto. She has also served as the Cartoonist in Residence for Young Voices TPL and has presented at numerous public schools and libraries across the city.

In addition to her creative work, Tory is passionate about education and literacy. She runs workshops on comic-making, writing, and literacy for organizations such as the Toronto District School Board, Toronto Public Library, Little Island Comics, the AGO, and Story Planet.