When I started creating comics 15 years ago, it started out as a joke: I was making funny comic strips for friends at university. Over time, it’s grown into something that’s allowed me the freedom to escape from reality as well as embrace it.  I’ve had the joy of not only bringing my own stories to life but also others’ — and that’s truly a privilege! I’ve found that creating comics is an amazing journey: both an outdoor expedition and inwards exploration. It’s allowed me to discover that I have the power to create magic (just like you do) just by being me, through genuine self-expression.

The comic below was created for TeacherPlus, a magazine for educators run by the Azim Premji Foundation in India.