Jo Rioux
About the Artist
Jo Rioux was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada. As a child, she read comics voraciously; first in her native French and later in English. Attending a high school for the arts was the first step in an artistic path which led to the illustration program at Sheridan College. After graduation, she was drawn to children’s books, illustrating Swordquest for HarperCollins and the graphic novel series A Sam and Friends Mystery for Kids Can Press. Her love for the comic medium spurred her to author her first graphic novel series Cat’s Cradle, which is set to be re-published by First Second Books.
I find inspiration in many different things— Nature, people, architecture, and the books I read. If something catches my eye and I want to know why, I draw it.
Artist's Programs
Curriculum Links
Identify elements and characteristics of media forms; use the conventions of sequential art to express feelings, ideas and issues; demonstrate an understanding of composition.
Artistic Disciplines
Literary Arts, Visual Arts
Diversity
Francophone, Women+
Age
Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Language Proficiency
English, French
Jo Rioux in action
