Cartoonist Julia Wertz Illustrates Her Covid Pregnancy Journey

Julia Wertz is a cartoonist and frequent contributor to The New Yorker's cartoons. A few years ago, Julia went through a surprise pregnancy and unexpected marriage right before the COVID lockdown. Her new graphic memoir, Bury Me Already (It’s Nice Down Here), explores the stages of Julia's pregnancy and parenthood in a cartoon format. Julia discusses the experience of giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how drawing comics helps her make sense of her life. Julia has a book event at Books Are Magic (Montague St. location) on April 15 at 7, and at Rizzoli Bookstore on April 16th at 6.

Cover art courtesy of Black Dog & Leventhal

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