Elizabeth Haidle lives in Portland, Oregon and specializes in nonfiction comics.
She is the art & editorial director at Illustoria magazine, published by McSweeney’s. Her illustrations have appeared in graphic novels, picture books, and a tarot deck. She publishes short-form comics online and in print, exploring poetry, book reviews, and memoirs. A lifelong art educator, she also teaches workshops about experimental comics and personal art practice, and recently published a book exploring both these topics, titled Drawing Is....

Illustoria Magazine is a high-quality print publication for curious-minded humans: young readers, grownups, and all the in-between ages. Especially with 8 - 12-year-olds in mind, this art and storytelling publication inspires readers to slow down and take the time to be curious, try something new, and make things with friends. Illustoria celebrates visual storytelling, makers, and DIY culture through print and beyond—with interviews, recipe comics, interactive games, book reviews, and contests for young writers and artists.