The book will be an anthology of comics as told by Los Angeles artists and writers. Stories within the anthology will address the recent fires and the climate crisis in a way that’s approachable for children, with the goal of inspiring kids—and all Angelenos—to have hope for the future. The working title for the project is Our Plan for Our Future: After the Fires, Local Artists Reflect on & Reimagine Los Angeles.

We are looking for comics submissions that are 1-15 pages, with a preference for stories that fall somewhere in the middle—ideally, 5-10 pages. Shorter stories will allow us to include more artists, which will help us reach our goal of making the anthology representative of the city's diversity. The book will be around 250 pages.

We are looking for stories that resonate with both young and middle-grade readers. Even though we're encouraging submissions suitable for young readers, as a whole, this is a middle-grade project.

The book will be divided into three sections, where each section respectively... 1) reflects on the fires 2) recounts the present-day recovery efforts 3) and looks to the future—How can we rebuild our city so it'll be more sustainable and equitable for all?

Los Angeles is a city of dreamers. Le's allow our collective imaginations to reflect on this devastating time, while empowering our community to have hope for a brighter and greener Los Angeles. 1) Your story could reflect on the past and be about: Your experience during the fires Something lost or saved, whether a place, belonging, or someone you hold dear The experience of a native species, wildlife, pet, stuffed animal, or belonging during the fires 2) Your story could reflect on the present and be about: The ongoing relief efforts Community Home The process of rebuilding and healing 3) Your story could reimagine the future and be about: A vision of a rebuilt LA Ideas to make our city a greener and better place for all Or whatever other idea comes to you! Remember, be as creative as you'd like. Anything goes, so long as it's age-appropriate, told through comics art, and matches the overall tone of the anthology.