Award-winning Illustrator Gareth Hinds Visits Seekonk High School

Gareth Hinds signs copies of his graphic novels at Seekonk High School.

Gareth Hinds demonstrates how he creates his graphic novels to students at Seekonk High School

Author & artist Gareth Hinds presents to a roomful of rapt Seekonk High School Students in the school library

Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2018 12:00 am

Seekonk, MA (April 25, 2018) -- Gareth Hinds, creator of numerous award-winning graphic novels based on literary classics, visited Seekonk High School on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 to discuss his works, his art career and answer questions from students. This program was a collaborative effort hosted by the school's English department, art teachers and librarian to bring this renowned artist to the school.

“We are incredibly excited to host Mr. Hinds for this discussion with our students and teachers,” said Dr. Christopher Jones, Seekonk High School Principal. “We are so grateful for the donor support that has given our students the opportunity to hear from a unique artist who brings classics, many of which are on our curriculum, to life for our students.”
Gareth Hinds is the creator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels based on literary classics, including Beowulf (which Publisher’s Weekly called a “mixed-media gem”), King Lear (which Booklist named one of the top 10 graphic novels for teens), The Merchant of Venice (which Kirkus called “the standard that all others will strive to meet” for Shakespeare adaptation), The Odyssey (which garnered four starred reviews and a spot on ten "best of 2010" lists), Romeo and Juliet (which Kirkus called "spellbinding"), and Macbeth (which the New York Times called "stellar" and "a remarkably faithful rendering"). Gareth is a recipient of the Boston Public Library’s “Literary Lights for Children” award. His books can be found in bookstores and English classrooms across the country, and his illustrations have appeared in such diverse venues as the Society of Illustrators, the New York Historical Society, and over a dozen published video games.

This special event was made possible in part by a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional support was provided by DonorsChoose campaign contributions and a grant from the Seekonk Parents Association.