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About Emilia Strilchuk

Emilia Strilchuk

Artist

Ukraine

Author’s Graphic Novel, Fantastic

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Emilia Strilchuk is a queer Ukrainian comic artist and writer based in Canada, creating stories in autobiography, fantasy, and horror that explore neurodiversity, mental health, and resilience. Her autobiographical graphic novel, Be Yourself ! Oh, Not Like That, debuted in 2024, offering a deeply personal look at growing up undiagnosed autistic and navigating self-acceptance. She is also the creator of Oriana: The Forgotten Deities, a fantasy comic and modern Slavic mythology retelling. Through her work, Emilia aims to spark connection, conversation, and comfort for those who see themselves in her stories.

Books

Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That – Self-published, 2024

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