NAACP Image Award Winner, Bianca Xunise is an illustrator, writer, and educator based out of Chicago, Illinois. With two Ignatz Awards under their belt, Bianca enjoys being a voice for those who march to the beat of their own drum and hopes that their comics are comforting to those who feel like they don’t fit in. In 2020, Bianca became the first nationally syndicated non-binary cartoonist (and the second black woman) when they joined the comic strip Six Chix. Xunise has also collaborated with Vogue, The Washington Post, The Nib, and Believer Magazine. When Bianca isn’t doodling away, they are usually at an underground DIY punk show dancing with friends by the Chicago riverside. In April 2024 their graphic novel Punk Rock Karaoke (Penguin Teen) debut with rave reviews. Critics are already calling it “...a gripping narrative, relatable situations, and evocative artwork with an aesthetic that oozes with late-1970s zine flair” – Publishers Weekly, STARRED review. Punk Rock Karaoke went on to be listed as one of the best books of 2024 by both the New York and Chicago Public Libraries.
Featured Artworks
"Angry Black Girl: Panel One"
mixed media, 2020
Punk Rock Karaoke, Page 48, 2024
A tender moment between an older punk kid and their younger sister. Creating community through music
Punk Rock Karaoke
No Sympathy, 2024
This illustration combines my love for punk rock and comics. I love how both can be used as a vehicle for spreading an important message.
"July 28, 2020"
digital illustration, 2020
"January 26, 2021"
mixed media, 2021
"November, 24, 2020"
mixed media, 2020
"It's Okay to be Both"
mixed media, 2018
"Goth Night"
mixed media, 2018