Author Bios

Ayo Walker was Truthout's lead illustrator until 2025. Their work can be found at ayojoy.com, and they can be reached for freelance opportunities at [email protected].

Kevin Banals is a Caucasian and Guatemalan High School Student.

Annie Hylton is a former lawyer focusing on situations of conflict.  She is currently a fellow at the Global Migration Project at Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism. She covers …

Jean Franco was the first Professor of Latin American Literature in England. She is now Professor Emeritus English/Comparative Literature at Columbia University, New York. Her work continues to portray …

Marc is an un-schooled artist who has been self-publishing comics and graphically designing since the mid-90's. Find more of his work at marcpalm.carbonmade.com.

Kayla Schultz is a graduate from Central Michigan University, where she studied creative writing and journalism. She is an online editorial intern at YES!