ngoziu @ ECCC
@ngoziu.com
NYT bestselling graphic novelist. DC Comics, The New Yorker. │rep'd by @chelseberly, business q's @grohac
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BREAKING. Enormous news in the hockey romance world...
I am thrilled to announce that CHECK, PLEASE!: YEAR FIVE, a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. #omgcp 🏒🥧💕
I am thrilled to announce that CHECK, PLEASE!: YEAR FIVE, a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. #omgcp 🏒🥧💕
December 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
BREAKING. Enormous news in the hockey romance world...
I am thrilled to announce that CHECK, PLEASE!: YEAR FIVE, a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. #omgcp 🏒🥧💕
I am thrilled to announce that CHECK, PLEASE!: YEAR FIVE, a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. #omgcp 🏒🥧💕
To close out the year, my latest graphic novel FLIP has hit several best-of-2025 lists! Here's to more in 2026!
“…flipping awesome.” — Kirkus, starred review ⭐
“…flipping awesome.” — Kirkus, starred review ⭐
December 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
To close out the year, my latest graphic novel FLIP has hit several best-of-2025 lists! Here's to more in 2026!
“…flipping awesome.” — Kirkus, starred review ⭐
“…flipping awesome.” — Kirkus, starred review ⭐
Check FLIP out from your local library, tell a friend about it, and please keep it in mind for awards and honors in 2026! ✨
us.macmillan.com/books/9781250179524/flip/
us.macmillan.com/books/9781250179524/flip/
December 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Check FLIP out from your local library, tell a friend about it, and please keep it in mind for awards and honors in 2026! ✨
us.macmillan.com/books/9781250179524/flip/
us.macmillan.com/books/9781250179524/flip/
FLIP has had a great 2025!
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2025
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2025
A Chicago Library Best of the Best of 2025 Pick
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
The Comic Beat‘s Best Kids Comics of 2025
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
FOUR Starred Reviews ★★★★
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2025
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2025
A Chicago Library Best of the Best of 2025 Pick
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
The Comic Beat‘s Best Kids Comics of 2025
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
FOUR Starred Reviews ★★★★
December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
FLIP has had a great 2025!
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2025
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2025
A Chicago Library Best of the Best of 2025 Pick
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
The Comic Beat‘s Best Kids Comics of 2025
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
FOUR Starred Reviews ★★★★
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2025
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2025
A Chicago Library Best of the Best of 2025 Pick
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
The Comic Beat‘s Best Kids Comics of 2025
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
FOUR Starred Reviews ★★★★
Not only will I be at ECCC—I've got a spotlight panel! I'm extremely excited to talk about my DC projects, my webnovel, and more! ✨ www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/en-us/experi...
December 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Not only will I be at ECCC—I've got a spotlight panel! I'm extremely excited to talk about my DC projects, my webnovel, and more! ✨ www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/en-us/experi...
FLIP has been out for several months now! It's a story about K-Pop fandom, being a 1st generation kid, friendship, and a being a Black girl who learns compassion for herself. It's an important story to share—I hope you enjoy reading it! ✨
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
FLIP has been out for several months now! It's a story about K-Pop fandom, being a 1st generation kid, friendship, and a being a Black girl who learns compassion for herself. It's an important story to share—I hope you enjoy reading it! ✨
WHAT'S UP, @yallfest.bsky.social! I'll be at YALLFEST 2025 this weekend to talk about FLIP ✨, CHECK PLEASE 🥧, DC COMICS 🦹🏾, and yes...John Rich & The Big Picture! ✏️💕
Come say hello!
Come say hello!
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
WHAT'S UP, @yallfest.bsky.social! I'll be at YALLFEST 2025 this weekend to talk about FLIP ✨, CHECK PLEASE 🥧, DC COMICS 🦹🏾, and yes...John Rich & The Big Picture! ✏️💕
Come say hello!
Come say hello!
Thanks to folks who've reached out! A corroborating copy-paste:
✨ NYCC Keynote
✨ National Book Festival Feature
✨ SPX Keynote
✨ Center for Cartoon Studies Commencement Speaker
✨ Yale University
✨ University of Texas
✨ Rice University
✨ Washington University in St. Louis
✨ Minnesota State University
✨ NYCC Keynote
✨ National Book Festival Feature
✨ SPX Keynote
✨ Center for Cartoon Studies Commencement Speaker
✨ Yale University
✨ University of Texas
✨ Rice University
✨ Washington University in St. Louis
✨ Minnesota State University
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thanks to folks who've reached out! A corroborating copy-paste:
✨ NYCC Keynote
✨ National Book Festival Feature
✨ SPX Keynote
✨ Center for Cartoon Studies Commencement Speaker
✨ Yale University
✨ University of Texas
✨ Rice University
✨ Washington University in St. Louis
✨ Minnesota State University
✨ NYCC Keynote
✨ National Book Festival Feature
✨ SPX Keynote
✨ Center for Cartoon Studies Commencement Speaker
✨ Yale University
✨ University of Texas
✨ Rice University
✨ Washington University in St. Louis
✨ Minnesota State University
Hi, it's that time of year! If you'd like to have me speak at your university, festival, or convention in 2026, you can reach out at ngoziu.com to request my speaking fees.
I've done keynotes, commencements, guest lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews...I love talking about storytelling!
I've done keynotes, commencements, guest lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews...I love talking about storytelling!
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hi, it's that time of year! If you'd like to have me speak at your university, festival, or convention in 2026, you can reach out at ngoziu.com to request my speaking fees.
I've done keynotes, commencements, guest lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews...I love talking about storytelling!
I've done keynotes, commencements, guest lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews...I love talking about storytelling!
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE ✏️
CHAPTER 7 - "Very Big Fan"
“Boo-hoo, I have effervescent chemistry with a hot Australian actor,” said Hunter, sitting back in her chair. “Chemistry is chemistry. You guys were straight-up giggling.”
✨ www.okjohnrich.site/chapter-7-very-big-fan ✨
CHAPTER 7 - "Very Big Fan"
“Boo-hoo, I have effervescent chemistry with a hot Australian actor,” said Hunter, sitting back in her chair. “Chemistry is chemistry. You guys were straight-up giggling.”
✨ www.okjohnrich.site/chapter-7-very-big-fan ✨
November 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE ✏️
CHAPTER 7 - "Very Big Fan"
“Boo-hoo, I have effervescent chemistry with a hot Australian actor,” said Hunter, sitting back in her chair. “Chemistry is chemistry. You guys were straight-up giggling.”
✨ www.okjohnrich.site/chapter-7-very-big-fan ✨
CHAPTER 7 - "Very Big Fan"
“Boo-hoo, I have effervescent chemistry with a hot Australian actor,” said Hunter, sitting back in her chair. “Chemistry is chemistry. You guys were straight-up giggling.”
✨ www.okjohnrich.site/chapter-7-very-big-fan ✨
BRUH mamdani is curbstomping this dude
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
BRUH mamdani is curbstomping this dude
in chapter 6, john is confronted with the fact that he is probably *very* much in love with this hot guy, and that he should stay off the internet.
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE ✏️
okjohnrich.site/chapter-6-the-new-york-review-cover-sessions-tyler-hughes/
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE ✏️
okjohnrich.site/chapter-6-the-new-york-review-cover-sessions-tyler-hughes/
October 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
in chapter 6, john is confronted with the fact that he is probably *very* much in love with this hot guy, and that he should stay off the internet.
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE ✏️
okjohnrich.site/chapter-6-the-new-york-review-cover-sessions-tyler-hughes/
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE ✏️
okjohnrich.site/chapter-6-the-new-york-review-cover-sessions-tyler-hughes/
John Rich & the Big Picture ✏️
Ch 5. The Devil Wears Dada
In which John meets his Antagonist and makes unfortunate comments on reptiles.
okjohnrich.site/chapter-5-the-devil-wears-dada
Ch 5. The Devil Wears Dada
In which John meets his Antagonist and makes unfortunate comments on reptiles.
okjohnrich.site/chapter-5-the-devil-wears-dada
October 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
John Rich & the Big Picture ✏️
Ch 5. The Devil Wears Dada
In which John meets his Antagonist and makes unfortunate comments on reptiles.
okjohnrich.site/chapter-5-the-devil-wears-dada
Ch 5. The Devil Wears Dada
In which John meets his Antagonist and makes unfortunate comments on reptiles.
okjohnrich.site/chapter-5-the-devil-wears-dada
Fun fact: John has a "thing" for Garfield. It's halfway between a hobby and a psychologically load-bearing hyperfixation.
John Rich & The Big Picture ✏️
✨ okjohnrich.site/start ✨
John Rich & The Big Picture ✏️
✨ okjohnrich.site/start ✨
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Fun fact: John has a "thing" for Garfield. It's halfway between a hobby and a psychologically load-bearing hyperfixation.
John Rich & The Big Picture ✏️
✨ okjohnrich.site/start ✨
John Rich & The Big Picture ✏️
✨ okjohnrich.site/start ✨
Holy smokes, THE BIG PICTURE has reached 1000 subscribers!!!!! 😻🎉✨
Have you missed that cozy read-along experience? The thrill of a new comic? This is like getting a CHECK PLEASE update in your inbox once a week, except words. And 1000% more Garfield mentions. ✏️
✨ www.okjohnrich.site ✨
Have you missed that cozy read-along experience? The thrill of a new comic? This is like getting a CHECK PLEASE update in your inbox once a week, except words. And 1000% more Garfield mentions. ✏️
✨ www.okjohnrich.site ✨
October 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Holy smokes, THE BIG PICTURE has reached 1000 subscribers!!!!! 😻🎉✨
Have you missed that cozy read-along experience? The thrill of a new comic? This is like getting a CHECK PLEASE update in your inbox once a week, except words. And 1000% more Garfield mentions. ✏️
✨ www.okjohnrich.site ✨
Have you missed that cozy read-along experience? The thrill of a new comic? This is like getting a CHECK PLEASE update in your inbox once a week, except words. And 1000% more Garfield mentions. ✏️
✨ www.okjohnrich.site ✨
It's like CHECK PLEASE meets UGLY BETTY starring John Mulaney, and if you don't laugh there's a money back guarantee. (Good thing it's free.) Tune in every Friday and anxiously wait for John to fall in love.
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's like CHECK PLEASE meets UGLY BETTY starring John Mulaney, and if you don't laugh there's a money back guarantee. (Good thing it's free.) Tune in every Friday and anxiously wait for John to fall in love.
I am EXCITED and THRILLED to share—
My first prose novel.
My first webnovel.
An m/m romantic comedy called:
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE
It's sweet and funny and and reads like a sitcom and you should subscribe to get chapters in your inbox every week. ✏️
✨ www.okjohnrich.site/start ✨
My first prose novel.
My first webnovel.
An m/m romantic comedy called:
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE
It's sweet and funny and and reads like a sitcom and you should subscribe to get chapters in your inbox every week. ✏️
✨ www.okjohnrich.site/start ✨
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I am EXCITED and THRILLED to share—
My first prose novel.
My first webnovel.
An m/m romantic comedy called:
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE
It's sweet and funny and and reads like a sitcom and you should subscribe to get chapters in your inbox every week. ✏️
✨ www.okjohnrich.site/start ✨
My first prose novel.
My first webnovel.
An m/m romantic comedy called:
JOHN RICH & THE BIG PICTURE
It's sweet and funny and and reads like a sitcom and you should subscribe to get chapters in your inbox every week. ✏️
✨ www.okjohnrich.site/start ✨
FLIP has been out in the world for nearly a month, and it's has been SO wonderful hearing your stories about how you relate to Chi-Chi's journey! Touring has been such a delight. Thank you!! flipgraphicnovel.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
FLIP has been out in the world for nearly a month, and it's has been SO wonderful hearing your stories about how you relate to Chi-Chi's journey! Touring has been such a delight. Thank you!! flipgraphicnovel.com
My NYCC 2025 schedule is finally up on the website!
✨ tinyurl.com/ngoziuNYCC ✨
But don't forget I'll *also* be signing at Books are Magic (SMITH ST.) @ 4:00PM on Oct 7! ✒️📚 That's free!
✨ tinyurl.com/ngoziuNYCC ✨
But don't forget I'll *also* be signing at Books are Magic (SMITH ST.) @ 4:00PM on Oct 7! ✒️📚 That's free!
September 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
My NYCC 2025 schedule is finally up on the website!
✨ tinyurl.com/ngoziuNYCC ✨
But don't forget I'll *also* be signing at Books are Magic (SMITH ST.) @ 4:00PM on Oct 7! ✒️📚 That's free!
✨ tinyurl.com/ngoziuNYCC ✨
But don't forget I'll *also* be signing at Books are Magic (SMITH ST.) @ 4:00PM on Oct 7! ✒️📚 That's free!
yes...GOOD...!! Flip is out in bookstores everywhere, and it is VERY HUMOROUS! 🎉 us.macmillan.com/books/9781250179524/flip/
September 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
yes...GOOD...!! Flip is out in bookstores everywhere, and it is VERY HUMOROUS! 🎉 us.macmillan.com/books/9781250179524/flip/
GUYS, FLIP IS OUT TODAY!!! 🥳🎉🎈 This is my most autobiographical story to date, and so close to my heart!✨
September 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
GUYS, FLIP IS OUT TODAY!!! 🥳🎉🎈 This is my most autobiographical story to date, and so close to my heart!✨
My latest graphic novel, Flip, is out tomorrow! ✨
September 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
My latest graphic novel, Flip, is out tomorrow! ✨
Added festival tour stops for the FLIP tour—
🎉 YALLfest in Charleston, SC (Nov 14 & 15)
🎉 STL Teen Festival in St. Louis, MO! (Dec 6)
www.ngoziu.com/events
🎉 YALLfest in Charleston, SC (Nov 14 & 15)
🎉 STL Teen Festival in St. Louis, MO! (Dec 6)
www.ngoziu.com/events
September 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Added festival tour stops for the FLIP tour—
🎉 YALLfest in Charleston, SC (Nov 14 & 15)
🎉 STL Teen Festival in St. Louis, MO! (Dec 6)
www.ngoziu.com/events
🎉 YALLfest in Charleston, SC (Nov 14 & 15)
🎉 STL Teen Festival in St. Louis, MO! (Dec 6)
www.ngoziu.com/events
⭐ FLIP LAUNCH EVENT! ⭐
September 23 @ Black Pearl Books
- talk + signing ✒️
- Discover the origins and inspirations behind FLIP ✨
- Find out what Check, Please! readers should expect 📚
- See the debut of this graphic novel!!!! 🎉
I'M SO HYPE!!!!
www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-detail...
September 23 @ Black Pearl Books
- talk + signing ✒️
- Discover the origins and inspirations behind FLIP ✨
- Find out what Check, Please! readers should expect 📚
- See the debut of this graphic novel!!!! 🎉
I'M SO HYPE!!!!
www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-detail...
September 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
⭐ FLIP LAUNCH EVENT! ⭐
September 23 @ Black Pearl Books
- talk + signing ✒️
- Discover the origins and inspirations behind FLIP ✨
- Find out what Check, Please! readers should expect 📚
- See the debut of this graphic novel!!!! 🎉
I'M SO HYPE!!!!
www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-detail...
September 23 @ Black Pearl Books
- talk + signing ✒️
- Discover the origins and inspirations behind FLIP ✨
- Find out what Check, Please! readers should expect 📚
- See the debut of this graphic novel!!!! 🎉
I'M SO HYPE!!!!
www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-detail...
If you need help with small talk, here are things to chat about if you see me on tour
KATSEYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zohran Mamdani (I'm not from New York)
Star Trek: SNW
The WNBA
The Great City of Los Angeles (I'm not from Los Angeles)
Jungkook (BTS)
Namjoon (BTS)
Jin (BTS)
ngoziu.com/events
KATSEYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zohran Mamdani (I'm not from New York)
Star Trek: SNW
The WNBA
The Great City of Los Angeles (I'm not from Los Angeles)
Jungkook (BTS)
Namjoon (BTS)
Jin (BTS)
ngoziu.com/events
September 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
If you need help with small talk, here are things to chat about if you see me on tour
KATSEYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zohran Mamdani (I'm not from New York)
Star Trek: SNW
The WNBA
The Great City of Los Angeles (I'm not from Los Angeles)
Jungkook (BTS)
Namjoon (BTS)
Jin (BTS)
ngoziu.com/events
KATSEYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zohran Mamdani (I'm not from New York)
Star Trek: SNW
The WNBA
The Great City of Los Angeles (I'm not from Los Angeles)
Jungkook (BTS)
Namjoon (BTS)
Jin (BTS)
ngoziu.com/events